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Craft Masonry.
Bro . Wm . Smith , W . M ., sincerely thanked the I . P . M . and brethren . Thirteen years ago , when he was initiated in the Eccleston Lod ge he did not think he should occupy the chair as he had done that evening . It was owing to their kindness that he had done so , and he wou'd endeavour to carry out the duties ot his office to their satisfaction . He might add that there would be as usual a ladies' banquet and ball in January , and he asked them to assist him in making that a success and in carrying out the arrangements . It had always been one of the great features in that lodge , and he
asked those who had previously served as Stewards to again send in their names to the Secretary . This event had always been a success but without their assistance he could not carry it out . He begged to thank them very much for their kindness in drinking . his health and in according him such a 11 itteiing reception , and this would be an incentive to him to endeavour to carry out his duties to their satisfaction and to maintain the reputation established by his predecessors in past years . The W . M . briefly proposed " The Initiates , " giving them a cordial welcome to the
lodge . Bro . Chas . Longworth , ' n response , said he naturally felt a little nervous in addressing them for the first time , although he had been amongst them on many previous occasions when acting as M . C . at their annual balls . He was indebted to them for the kind reception given them as initiates that night . That ought to make them feel at home , and he hoped to be found a good working member of that important lodge . Ha bad not as much spare time at his disposal as he could wish , but would do his utmost fot Freemasonry generally , and especially for their lodge . Bro . A . C . Hayward also replied .
The W . M . next gave "The Immediate Past Master , Installing Master , and Past Masters . " and presented Bro . Salter , I . P . M ., in the name of the lodge , with a handsome gold Past Master ' s jewel , expressing the hope that he might be spared for many years to wear it . Bro . T . Salter , I . P . M ., returned sincere thanks for the honour done him . He could only say that he regretted that ill-health had prevented him performing all his duties during his year as W . M ., but he had had excellent colleagues who had taken his place . He thanked them for the beautiful jewel conferred uoon him . During the short time
that was left him , he should wear it with pride and affection , for he prized it very much . He could not say as some of his predecessors had , that he would hand it down as a heirloom , because he had no heir in the direct line . Bro . Coulthard , P . M ., Treas ., replied , congratulating the lodge on possessing a Master , who had commenced well and who would continue popular . Having , introduced the present W . M . he looked upon him as one of his children and hoped he would receive the indulgence accorded his predecessors . He was pleased to see their late Treasurer present , Bro . Isaacs , who had done his share of the work .
Bro . F . Arnold , P . M ., expresed his willingness to assist in the future as in the past , and this sentiment was likewise indulged in by Bro . Bignold , P . M ., D . C . Bro . H . G . Holland , W . M , 2593 , replying for " The Visitors , " said it was a curious experience for him that evening , because that was his mother lodge and had he retained his membership he would probably have been installed as W . M . on that occasion . He had , however , been ambitious to get into the chair more quickly and became a founder and joining member of other lodges .
Bro . J . Wade , W . M . S 60 . said he had been a visitor for 20 years to that lodge , and was now the Treasurer of the Eccleston Chapter . Bro . G . Scarman , 12 S 7 , in response , said the W . M . had been a brother to him in life , and a greater brother to him in Masonry . He was very pleased at the way in which the W . M . had done his part that evening , and hoped to be present again to see him work the Second and Third Degrees , which he had no doubt would be done with the same efficiency .
Bros . Woodrow , P . M . ; Butler , and Weeden also replied , the latter asking the members to support the Eccleston Lodge ot Instruction more strongly . "The Treasurer and Secretary " and " The Officers" were also honoured before a pleasant evening terminated . Bro . J . Leigh , Org ., was assisted in the arrangements by Bro . Kinkee and Messrs . Ambrose Thome , B . Pearce , W . H . Dyson , and R . Bagnall .
Lodge of Loyalty , No . 1607 . The first regular meeting of the above lodge , succeeding the installation meeting , was held at the London Tavern , Fenchurch-street , on Saturday , the 13 th inst ., when there wasa good muster of the brethren . Bro . VV . L . Barker , W . M ., presided , supported by Bros . J . Lawson , I . P . M . ; G . Cunnington , S . W . ; Jameson , J . W . ; R . S . Cushirg , P . M ., Treas . ; Webb , P . M ., Sec . ; R . C Halford , S . D . ; McLachlan , J . D . ; Colt , I . G . ; Hethi ritigti n , D . C . ; Godfrey , Org . ; Hattersley , P . M ., and W . S . Loveday ,
Stewards ; Ellis , Tyler ; and others , also several visitors . Following the confirmation of the minutes , the billot was taken for Mr . Albert C Hands and Mr . James Mumford , and proving unanimous , those gentlemen were duly initiated into Freemasonry by the Worshipful Master , ably assisted by his officers , in a manner which elicited the highest praise from all present , the impressiveness of the ceremony being enhanced by the musical adjunct introduced into the lod , ; e by the present W . M . After the transaction of other business , and the proposition 01 three
gentlemen for membership , one being the son of the Worshipful Master , the lodge was closed , the brethren adjourning to the banqueting tible . The loyal and Masonic toasts having been dul y honoured , " The Worshipful Master " was given by the I . P . M ., Bro . Lawson , in feeling terms . Bro . Barker received a hearty welcome on rising to respond . Sincerely thanking the brethren for their kindness , he promised that nothing should be wanting on his part to merit their continued esteem and good will .
" The Initiates " found able responses from Bros . Hands and Mumford , both creating an excellent impression and promising to prove themselves worthy members of the Lodge of Loyalty into which they had just been received . For * ' The Visitors " Bros . E . J . Morgan , P . M ., Sec . 1571 ; Seymour Smith , Org . 742 ; L . J . Powter , P . M . 1228 ; _ Crabtree , and others replied , all bearing testimony and congratulating the W . M . and his officers on the perfect rendering of the initiation ceremony .
Bros . R . S . Cushing , Treas ., Arthur J . Clark , C H . Halford , and F . VV . Rose returned thanks on behalf of "The Past Masters , " who always muster in good numbers at this lodge . The Tyler's toast brought an enjoyable evening to a close . The programme of music by Miss Phyllis Hope , Bros . Seymour Smith , Oswald Sharpley L . Williams , L . J . Pow'cr , and Miss Dunn , pianist , was much appreciated . Bro . Crabtree also favoured the company with a couple of recitations in his usual masterly style .
Penge Lodge , No . 1815 . The regular meeting was held on Wednesday , the 17 th inst ., at the Clarence Hall , Anerley , when there were present Bros . A . E . Pridmore , W . M . ; II . Budd , I . P . M . ; T . West , P . M . ; H . Leney , P . M . ; W . Baker , P . M . ; G . T . Crockford , S . W . ; W . Peskett , J . W . ; J . B . Crowe , Sec ; VV . Atkinson , S . D . ; C . G . Jones , J . D . ; F , Betts , P . M .. D . C ; B . W . Edge , I . G . ; P . K . Clarke and T . Dun * oody , Stwds . ; E . L . Partridge , P . M , Tyler : E . L . Hall , C . R . Hall , I . lohnson , H . Aldridge , W .
Salmon , D . Parsons , P . H . Horley , P . M . 1139 ; J . T . Hamp , A . Mackadam , A . Hall , and J . Marchant . Visitors ; Bns . S . J . Burton , P . M . 1 G 72 } C . W . Pines , P . M . 207 ; and D . E . Watson , 973 . The Icrjuc business was got through in a highly creditable manner , after which the brelhrm adjourned to banquet , the serving of which reflected credit upon those in charge , The usual toasts were honoured in true Masonic fashion , and the miscellaneous entertainment provided made the evening a most enjoyable one .
. 1 his lodge is in a very nourishing condition , the membership being high , and the initiates and joining members for next meeting numbering six .
Alliance Lodge , No . 1827 . The installation meeting of this lodge was held on Wednesday evening , the loth "isl ., at the Guildhall Tavern . Bro . William Bruce Clarke , M . A ., M . B ., F . R . C . S ., W . M ,, prcidid . The other bicthren present were Bros . John William Carlyoii-Hughcs , li . W ,, W . M . elect ; Baron de Bush , | . W . ; the Rev . J . Henry Smith , Chap . ; Henry
Uarke , P . M .. Treas . j Col . T . Davies Sewell , P . M ., P . G . S ., Sec ; Earnest Clarke , S . D . ; Col . W . T . Roberts , J . D . ; Mij . Henry Wright , P . M ., D . C ; II . Percy Monckton , I . G . ; Ficfriick A . Jewoon , Org . ; II . C Morris and Frederick H jbbs , Slwds . ; Edwin F . Fitch , P . M . ; Frank S . Jackson , P . M . ; Sir John B . Monckton , l ' -M ., P . G . W . ; Henry Squire , P . M . ; Vickers Dunfee , P . M . ; Sidney P . Potter
Craft Masonry.
F . G . Gullick , H . F . Oscar Timme , Alfd . Wm . Read , George Land , Stanley F . Fitch , K . Garnet Man , P . M ., P . D . S . G . W . British Burmah ; Capt . N . G . Philips , P . G . D . ; Henry H . Thompson , W . Westcott , H . J . Waring , Alban G . H . Gibbs , M . P ., P . M . ; J . Easterbronke , and J . E . Turner . The visitors were Bros . Frederick Bevan . P . M . 1706 ; William Simpson , P . M . 2524 ; Robert Bertidge , P . G . D . ; Earnest A . Walker , 14 ; H . Kemp , S . W . SG 2 ; James Stephens , D . G . D . C ; Arthur Moicktoi , S . W .
1 G 73 ; Col . L . G . Dundas , C . B ., P . G . D . ; J . S . Tambunni , P . M . ; Sheriff Dewar , II . Massey , P . M . 619 , ig 2 S ; Clarence R . Hales , 1 S 1 : Dr . Clement Gidson , P . G D . ; T . H . Gardiner , P . A . G . D . C ; Thurles Fletcher , W . R . Carter , P . M . 404 ; H . T . Brickwell , W . M . 2455 ; Percy Furnivall , 2546 ; Charles Monckton , 1150 ; John Woodhouse , S . D . 95 ; George A . Timme , 174 ;; Arthur Stirling , P . M . 7 SS ; Matthew Webb , P . M . 1657 ; and R . M . Beachcroft , W . M . G 31 .
Bro . Sir John B . Monckton , P . G . W ., performed the ceremony of installation , placing Bro . John Wm . Carlyon-Hughes , S . W ., W . M . elect , in the chair of the lodge lor the year ensuing . Bro . Wm . Bruce Clark was invested as I . P . M ., and afterwards presented with a Past Master ' s jewel . The other brethren invested as officers were Bros . Ernest Clarke , S . W . ; Baron de Bush , J . W . ; the Rev . J . Henry Smith , P . M .,
P . P . G . C . Leicestershire and Rutland , Chan . ; Henry Clarke , P . M ., Treas . ; Col . T . Davies Sewell , P . M ., Sec . ; E . VV . Roberts , S . D . ; Percy Monckton , J . D . ; F . A . Jewson , Org . ; H , C . Morris , I . G . ; F . Hobbs and G . Hand , Stewards ; and T . Lovell , Tyler . Bro . Col . Sewell , P . M ., Sec , undertook the Stewardship of the lodge for the Centenary Festival of the Royal Masonic Institution for Bays , and 10 guineas were voted to his list .
A charming banquet followed the working of the lodge , and the toasts which were afterwards proposed were interspersed with some excellent singing by Bros . F . Bevan , E . Branscombe , and J . A . Brown . The speeches were very brief . Bro . Carlyon-Hughes , W . M ., in proposing " The Queen and the Craft , " said that in that eventful year the eyes of all countries were turned to that magnet hand , and from the farthest portion of the Arctic north , where they were finding riches beyond the desires of avarice , to the equatorial regions of Africa , where they were trying to give freedom to the slave , the hearts of Masons were directed to the mother of Masons . The
Alliance Lodge was accustomed to take every opportunity in joining in that chorus of love and loyalty , and the brethren would now again seize the opportunity and say " God preserve the Queen and the Craft . " Bro . Carlyon-Hughes , W . M ., next proposed "The Health of Bro . Sir John B . Monckton , the Installing Master , " for whom , he said , the lodge had an affectionate regard , on account of his many years of acts ot unselfishness . It was not for him ( the W . M . ) to paint the lily , and he would merely say that in doing him the honour of installing him , Sir John Monckton had put himself to a great deal of personal inconvenience .
There was an additional pride in that particular instance , for it was a great chance if Sir John would install another Master of that lodge . Bro . Sir John B . Monckton , P . M ., P . G . W ., replying , said he had been called a good many things in his life , but he had never before been called a lily . There were many lilies ; there was the tiger lily ; but he did not know whether there was anything about him could justify his being called a tiger . He had acted perhaps as valet to the Master , and perhaps on that account he might be called a lily of the valley . ( Laughter . ) Possibly , as the W . M . said , this might be the last time he would instal a Master of the
Alliance Lodge . He was not going to leave the country . He considered it a bid thing for one brother always to do the installation . He had installed Masters for 150 times . Emergencies excepted ( he was ever ready to help a lame dog over a stile ) , he should not go on installing ; it kept aspiring young Masons out . This Alliance Lodge had in it much Masonic talent , and it would be used , utilised and fructified . He had a great pleasure in installing Bro . Carlyon-Hughes , because he had been an absolute colleague ' of his own , one of "The Guildhall Gang" of hard-worked and poorly-paid people . ( Laughter . ) He was in the presence of many of his visitors , and he said the gang of whom he spoke
found their reward in the kindly , affectionate regard they had for the gang at quarter day . ( Laughter . ) They went to the Chamberlain and had their pay—with a little taken off . ( Renewed laughter . ) However , he wis always glad to find the members of the Court attend this lodge ; it was an alliance between man and man , emanating from the Guildhall . He put a test that evening by asking the P . Ms , to drink with him , and some 14 stood up . He again thanked the brethren , and proceeded to propose " The W . M . " The I . P . M . had been obliged to leave and could not propose it . Bro . Carlyon Hughes was an excellent worker in every respect ; he was a young man , not only
goodlooking physically , but mentally , promising in every respect ; and he ( Sir John Monckton ) would be exceedingly disappointed and surprised beyond measure if the brethren did not say that the last baby he had put in the chair was not as good as any that had been there before , Bro . Carlyon-Hughes , W . M ., replying , said he hid a good Masonic precedent for calling Sir John Monckton a lily , because there was a connection with King Solomon , who , in all his glory , was not arrayed like Sir John Monckton . ( Laughter . ) However , he had to thank all the brethren for many kindnesses since he had been in the lodge .
His year ought to be a happy one , because he could not call to mind a single variance he had had with any brother of the lodge . In his case it was plain sailing , ruling over a united family and governing them by affection , and not by coercion . He next proposed "The I . P . M ., " who had won his spurs ; he wasa good man , and now betook his place among the Past Masters . Bro . Col . T . Davies Sewell , P . M ., P . G . S ., Sec , replied to the toast of " The Past
Masters . " Sir John Monckton was the father of the lodge and a founder of it . He hoped Sir John was not ashamed of his family . The lodge was very prosperous . He ventured to say there were not many lodges which had money invested in Consols . Standing on the money bags wasa roughish test ; but it was a test of their respectability . The balance-sheet showed a good balance , so that the W . M . need not be afraid that during his year there would be any starvation in the Alliance Lodge .
Bro . Beachcroft , Vice-Chairman of the London County Council , replied to the toast of " The Visitors , " and informed the brethren that the London County Council had a lodge of its own . He had hoped it would bring about a better feeling towards the Council by the Corporation of London . However , he hoped that that might yet come . Bro . Baron de Bush , J . W ., replied to the toast of " The Officers , " and the Tyler ' s toast closed the proceedings .
Kennington Lodge , No . 1381 . A meeting of this lodge was held on the 2 nd inst ., at the Horns , Kennington Park , Among those present were Bros . James Barrv , W . M . ; Chisholm , S . VV . ; Davies , J . W . ; R . La Feuillade , P . M ., Treas . ; ] . N . Hearn , P . M ., Sec ; Wolsey . S . D . ; Pohl , I . G . ; Hopkins , Org . ; Higgins , P . M . ; Maj . T . C . Walls , P . M ., P . G . S ., P . G . Std . Br . ; C II . KOhler , P . M . ; VI . W . Westley , P . M . ; Dennis , P . M . ; A , Lundie , P . M . ; and Dr . Millsom , P . M .
The minutes of the previous meeting having been reai and confirmed , Bros . W . II . Robinson and C J . Mold were passed to the Second Degree . The ballot was taken on behalf of Messrs . VV . E . Crichton and A . J . Hawkins , and it being unanimous , they were duly initiated . The W . M . performed the ceremonies in a satisfactory manner . The question of electing a brother to represent the lodge at the Centenary Festival of the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys stood over till next meeting . The lodge was then closed . A banquet followed .
In proposing "The Health of the Grand O . licers , " the W . M . feelingly alluded to the absence , through illness , of Bro . George Everett , P . G . Treas . He said that that distinguished brother took a lively interest in everything in connection with the Kennington Lodge , and was very rarely absent from its meetings . He had heard that day that Bro . Everett was progressing satisfactorily , and he trusted that at their next meeting he would be in their midst as genial and full of life as of yore .
This toast having been warmly received , the toast of " The Initiates" followed . Bros . Robinson and Mold , in their respective replies , expressed their acknowledgments to their proposers and seconders , and to the lodge generally for having received them so cordially . The proposer of the toast of " The Worshipful M aster " congratulated him upon the manner in which he had discharged his duties as Master that afternoon , and the
speaker trusted that at the end of his year of olfijc lie would receive the hearty congratulations of the brethren , and hand to his successor a larger balance of funds than when he took possession ot the c ' lair . The W . M . having brielly replied , gave "The Health of The Past Masters , " coupled with the names uf Bro :,. Kjhler and Ujnnis , who duly acknowledge the toast . The toasts uf "The Treasurer and Secretary , " ani " Tne Olbers " terminated the proceedings . During the evening Bros . Hopkins , T . Davies , A . Lundie , ani others instrumental ^/ and vocally entertained the brethren , and Bro . Clav gave a dramatic selection .
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Craft Masonry.
Bro . Wm . Smith , W . M ., sincerely thanked the I . P . M . and brethren . Thirteen years ago , when he was initiated in the Eccleston Lod ge he did not think he should occupy the chair as he had done that evening . It was owing to their kindness that he had done so , and he wou'd endeavour to carry out the duties ot his office to their satisfaction . He might add that there would be as usual a ladies' banquet and ball in January , and he asked them to assist him in making that a success and in carrying out the arrangements . It had always been one of the great features in that lodge , and he
asked those who had previously served as Stewards to again send in their names to the Secretary . This event had always been a success but without their assistance he could not carry it out . He begged to thank them very much for their kindness in drinking . his health and in according him such a 11 itteiing reception , and this would be an incentive to him to endeavour to carry out his duties to their satisfaction and to maintain the reputation established by his predecessors in past years . The W . M . briefly proposed " The Initiates , " giving them a cordial welcome to the
lodge . Bro . Chas . Longworth , ' n response , said he naturally felt a little nervous in addressing them for the first time , although he had been amongst them on many previous occasions when acting as M . C . at their annual balls . He was indebted to them for the kind reception given them as initiates that night . That ought to make them feel at home , and he hoped to be found a good working member of that important lodge . Ha bad not as much spare time at his disposal as he could wish , but would do his utmost fot Freemasonry generally , and especially for their lodge . Bro . A . C . Hayward also replied .
The W . M . next gave "The Immediate Past Master , Installing Master , and Past Masters . " and presented Bro . Salter , I . P . M ., in the name of the lodge , with a handsome gold Past Master ' s jewel , expressing the hope that he might be spared for many years to wear it . Bro . T . Salter , I . P . M ., returned sincere thanks for the honour done him . He could only say that he regretted that ill-health had prevented him performing all his duties during his year as W . M ., but he had had excellent colleagues who had taken his place . He thanked them for the beautiful jewel conferred uoon him . During the short time
that was left him , he should wear it with pride and affection , for he prized it very much . He could not say as some of his predecessors had , that he would hand it down as a heirloom , because he had no heir in the direct line . Bro . Coulthard , P . M ., Treas ., replied , congratulating the lodge on possessing a Master , who had commenced well and who would continue popular . Having , introduced the present W . M . he looked upon him as one of his children and hoped he would receive the indulgence accorded his predecessors . He was pleased to see their late Treasurer present , Bro . Isaacs , who had done his share of the work .
Bro . F . Arnold , P . M ., expresed his willingness to assist in the future as in the past , and this sentiment was likewise indulged in by Bro . Bignold , P . M ., D . C . Bro . H . G . Holland , W . M , 2593 , replying for " The Visitors , " said it was a curious experience for him that evening , because that was his mother lodge and had he retained his membership he would probably have been installed as W . M . on that occasion . He had , however , been ambitious to get into the chair more quickly and became a founder and joining member of other lodges .
Bro . J . Wade , W . M . S 60 . said he had been a visitor for 20 years to that lodge , and was now the Treasurer of the Eccleston Chapter . Bro . G . Scarman , 12 S 7 , in response , said the W . M . had been a brother to him in life , and a greater brother to him in Masonry . He was very pleased at the way in which the W . M . had done his part that evening , and hoped to be present again to see him work the Second and Third Degrees , which he had no doubt would be done with the same efficiency .
Bros . Woodrow , P . M . ; Butler , and Weeden also replied , the latter asking the members to support the Eccleston Lodge ot Instruction more strongly . "The Treasurer and Secretary " and " The Officers" were also honoured before a pleasant evening terminated . Bro . J . Leigh , Org ., was assisted in the arrangements by Bro . Kinkee and Messrs . Ambrose Thome , B . Pearce , W . H . Dyson , and R . Bagnall .
Lodge of Loyalty , No . 1607 . The first regular meeting of the above lodge , succeeding the installation meeting , was held at the London Tavern , Fenchurch-street , on Saturday , the 13 th inst ., when there wasa good muster of the brethren . Bro . VV . L . Barker , W . M ., presided , supported by Bros . J . Lawson , I . P . M . ; G . Cunnington , S . W . ; Jameson , J . W . ; R . S . Cushirg , P . M ., Treas . ; Webb , P . M ., Sec . ; R . C Halford , S . D . ; McLachlan , J . D . ; Colt , I . G . ; Hethi ritigti n , D . C . ; Godfrey , Org . ; Hattersley , P . M ., and W . S . Loveday ,
Stewards ; Ellis , Tyler ; and others , also several visitors . Following the confirmation of the minutes , the billot was taken for Mr . Albert C Hands and Mr . James Mumford , and proving unanimous , those gentlemen were duly initiated into Freemasonry by the Worshipful Master , ably assisted by his officers , in a manner which elicited the highest praise from all present , the impressiveness of the ceremony being enhanced by the musical adjunct introduced into the lod , ; e by the present W . M . After the transaction of other business , and the proposition 01 three
gentlemen for membership , one being the son of the Worshipful Master , the lodge was closed , the brethren adjourning to the banqueting tible . The loyal and Masonic toasts having been dul y honoured , " The Worshipful Master " was given by the I . P . M ., Bro . Lawson , in feeling terms . Bro . Barker received a hearty welcome on rising to respond . Sincerely thanking the brethren for their kindness , he promised that nothing should be wanting on his part to merit their continued esteem and good will .
" The Initiates " found able responses from Bros . Hands and Mumford , both creating an excellent impression and promising to prove themselves worthy members of the Lodge of Loyalty into which they had just been received . For * ' The Visitors " Bros . E . J . Morgan , P . M ., Sec . 1571 ; Seymour Smith , Org . 742 ; L . J . Powter , P . M . 1228 ; _ Crabtree , and others replied , all bearing testimony and congratulating the W . M . and his officers on the perfect rendering of the initiation ceremony .
Bros . R . S . Cushing , Treas ., Arthur J . Clark , C H . Halford , and F . VV . Rose returned thanks on behalf of "The Past Masters , " who always muster in good numbers at this lodge . The Tyler's toast brought an enjoyable evening to a close . The programme of music by Miss Phyllis Hope , Bros . Seymour Smith , Oswald Sharpley L . Williams , L . J . Pow'cr , and Miss Dunn , pianist , was much appreciated . Bro . Crabtree also favoured the company with a couple of recitations in his usual masterly style .
Penge Lodge , No . 1815 . The regular meeting was held on Wednesday , the 17 th inst ., at the Clarence Hall , Anerley , when there were present Bros . A . E . Pridmore , W . M . ; II . Budd , I . P . M . ; T . West , P . M . ; H . Leney , P . M . ; W . Baker , P . M . ; G . T . Crockford , S . W . ; W . Peskett , J . W . ; J . B . Crowe , Sec ; VV . Atkinson , S . D . ; C . G . Jones , J . D . ; F , Betts , P . M .. D . C ; B . W . Edge , I . G . ; P . K . Clarke and T . Dun * oody , Stwds . ; E . L . Partridge , P . M , Tyler : E . L . Hall , C . R . Hall , I . lohnson , H . Aldridge , W .
Salmon , D . Parsons , P . H . Horley , P . M . 1139 ; J . T . Hamp , A . Mackadam , A . Hall , and J . Marchant . Visitors ; Bns . S . J . Burton , P . M . 1 G 72 } C . W . Pines , P . M . 207 ; and D . E . Watson , 973 . The Icrjuc business was got through in a highly creditable manner , after which the brelhrm adjourned to banquet , the serving of which reflected credit upon those in charge , The usual toasts were honoured in true Masonic fashion , and the miscellaneous entertainment provided made the evening a most enjoyable one .
. 1 his lodge is in a very nourishing condition , the membership being high , and the initiates and joining members for next meeting numbering six .
Alliance Lodge , No . 1827 . The installation meeting of this lodge was held on Wednesday evening , the loth "isl ., at the Guildhall Tavern . Bro . William Bruce Clarke , M . A ., M . B ., F . R . C . S ., W . M ,, prcidid . The other bicthren present were Bros . John William Carlyoii-Hughcs , li . W ,, W . M . elect ; Baron de Bush , | . W . ; the Rev . J . Henry Smith , Chap . ; Henry
Uarke , P . M .. Treas . j Col . T . Davies Sewell , P . M ., P . G . S ., Sec ; Earnest Clarke , S . D . ; Col . W . T . Roberts , J . D . ; Mij . Henry Wright , P . M ., D . C ; II . Percy Monckton , I . G . ; Ficfriick A . Jewoon , Org . ; II . C Morris and Frederick H jbbs , Slwds . ; Edwin F . Fitch , P . M . ; Frank S . Jackson , P . M . ; Sir John B . Monckton , l ' -M ., P . G . W . ; Henry Squire , P . M . ; Vickers Dunfee , P . M . ; Sidney P . Potter
Craft Masonry.
F . G . Gullick , H . F . Oscar Timme , Alfd . Wm . Read , George Land , Stanley F . Fitch , K . Garnet Man , P . M ., P . D . S . G . W . British Burmah ; Capt . N . G . Philips , P . G . D . ; Henry H . Thompson , W . Westcott , H . J . Waring , Alban G . H . Gibbs , M . P ., P . M . ; J . Easterbronke , and J . E . Turner . The visitors were Bros . Frederick Bevan . P . M . 1706 ; William Simpson , P . M . 2524 ; Robert Bertidge , P . G . D . ; Earnest A . Walker , 14 ; H . Kemp , S . W . SG 2 ; James Stephens , D . G . D . C ; Arthur Moicktoi , S . W .
1 G 73 ; Col . L . G . Dundas , C . B ., P . G . D . ; J . S . Tambunni , P . M . ; Sheriff Dewar , II . Massey , P . M . 619 , ig 2 S ; Clarence R . Hales , 1 S 1 : Dr . Clement Gidson , P . G D . ; T . H . Gardiner , P . A . G . D . C ; Thurles Fletcher , W . R . Carter , P . M . 404 ; H . T . Brickwell , W . M . 2455 ; Percy Furnivall , 2546 ; Charles Monckton , 1150 ; John Woodhouse , S . D . 95 ; George A . Timme , 174 ;; Arthur Stirling , P . M . 7 SS ; Matthew Webb , P . M . 1657 ; and R . M . Beachcroft , W . M . G 31 .
Bro . Sir John B . Monckton , P . G . W ., performed the ceremony of installation , placing Bro . John Wm . Carlyon-Hughes , S . W ., W . M . elect , in the chair of the lodge lor the year ensuing . Bro . Wm . Bruce Clark was invested as I . P . M ., and afterwards presented with a Past Master ' s jewel . The other brethren invested as officers were Bros . Ernest Clarke , S . W . ; Baron de Bush , J . W . ; the Rev . J . Henry Smith , P . M .,
P . P . G . C . Leicestershire and Rutland , Chan . ; Henry Clarke , P . M ., Treas . ; Col . T . Davies Sewell , P . M ., Sec . ; E . VV . Roberts , S . D . ; Percy Monckton , J . D . ; F . A . Jewson , Org . ; H , C . Morris , I . G . ; F . Hobbs and G . Hand , Stewards ; and T . Lovell , Tyler . Bro . Col . Sewell , P . M ., Sec , undertook the Stewardship of the lodge for the Centenary Festival of the Royal Masonic Institution for Bays , and 10 guineas were voted to his list .
A charming banquet followed the working of the lodge , and the toasts which were afterwards proposed were interspersed with some excellent singing by Bros . F . Bevan , E . Branscombe , and J . A . Brown . The speeches were very brief . Bro . Carlyon-Hughes , W . M ., in proposing " The Queen and the Craft , " said that in that eventful year the eyes of all countries were turned to that magnet hand , and from the farthest portion of the Arctic north , where they were finding riches beyond the desires of avarice , to the equatorial regions of Africa , where they were trying to give freedom to the slave , the hearts of Masons were directed to the mother of Masons . The
Alliance Lodge was accustomed to take every opportunity in joining in that chorus of love and loyalty , and the brethren would now again seize the opportunity and say " God preserve the Queen and the Craft . " Bro . Carlyon-Hughes , W . M ., next proposed "The Health of Bro . Sir John B . Monckton , the Installing Master , " for whom , he said , the lodge had an affectionate regard , on account of his many years of acts ot unselfishness . It was not for him ( the W . M . ) to paint the lily , and he would merely say that in doing him the honour of installing him , Sir John Monckton had put himself to a great deal of personal inconvenience .
There was an additional pride in that particular instance , for it was a great chance if Sir John would install another Master of that lodge . Bro . Sir John B . Monckton , P . M ., P . G . W ., replying , said he had been called a good many things in his life , but he had never before been called a lily . There were many lilies ; there was the tiger lily ; but he did not know whether there was anything about him could justify his being called a tiger . He had acted perhaps as valet to the Master , and perhaps on that account he might be called a lily of the valley . ( Laughter . ) Possibly , as the W . M . said , this might be the last time he would instal a Master of the
Alliance Lodge . He was not going to leave the country . He considered it a bid thing for one brother always to do the installation . He had installed Masters for 150 times . Emergencies excepted ( he was ever ready to help a lame dog over a stile ) , he should not go on installing ; it kept aspiring young Masons out . This Alliance Lodge had in it much Masonic talent , and it would be used , utilised and fructified . He had a great pleasure in installing Bro . Carlyon-Hughes , because he had been an absolute colleague ' of his own , one of "The Guildhall Gang" of hard-worked and poorly-paid people . ( Laughter . ) He was in the presence of many of his visitors , and he said the gang of whom he spoke
found their reward in the kindly , affectionate regard they had for the gang at quarter day . ( Laughter . ) They went to the Chamberlain and had their pay—with a little taken off . ( Renewed laughter . ) However , he wis always glad to find the members of the Court attend this lodge ; it was an alliance between man and man , emanating from the Guildhall . He put a test that evening by asking the P . Ms , to drink with him , and some 14 stood up . He again thanked the brethren , and proceeded to propose " The W . M . " The I . P . M . had been obliged to leave and could not propose it . Bro . Carlyon Hughes was an excellent worker in every respect ; he was a young man , not only
goodlooking physically , but mentally , promising in every respect ; and he ( Sir John Monckton ) would be exceedingly disappointed and surprised beyond measure if the brethren did not say that the last baby he had put in the chair was not as good as any that had been there before , Bro . Carlyon-Hughes , W . M ., replying , said he hid a good Masonic precedent for calling Sir John Monckton a lily , because there was a connection with King Solomon , who , in all his glory , was not arrayed like Sir John Monckton . ( Laughter . ) However , he had to thank all the brethren for many kindnesses since he had been in the lodge .
His year ought to be a happy one , because he could not call to mind a single variance he had had with any brother of the lodge . In his case it was plain sailing , ruling over a united family and governing them by affection , and not by coercion . He next proposed "The I . P . M ., " who had won his spurs ; he wasa good man , and now betook his place among the Past Masters . Bro . Col . T . Davies Sewell , P . M ., P . G . S ., Sec , replied to the toast of " The Past
Masters . " Sir John Monckton was the father of the lodge and a founder of it . He hoped Sir John was not ashamed of his family . The lodge was very prosperous . He ventured to say there were not many lodges which had money invested in Consols . Standing on the money bags wasa roughish test ; but it was a test of their respectability . The balance-sheet showed a good balance , so that the W . M . need not be afraid that during his year there would be any starvation in the Alliance Lodge .
Bro . Beachcroft , Vice-Chairman of the London County Council , replied to the toast of " The Visitors , " and informed the brethren that the London County Council had a lodge of its own . He had hoped it would bring about a better feeling towards the Council by the Corporation of London . However , he hoped that that might yet come . Bro . Baron de Bush , J . W ., replied to the toast of " The Officers , " and the Tyler ' s toast closed the proceedings .
Kennington Lodge , No . 1381 . A meeting of this lodge was held on the 2 nd inst ., at the Horns , Kennington Park , Among those present were Bros . James Barrv , W . M . ; Chisholm , S . VV . ; Davies , J . W . ; R . La Feuillade , P . M ., Treas . ; ] . N . Hearn , P . M ., Sec ; Wolsey . S . D . ; Pohl , I . G . ; Hopkins , Org . ; Higgins , P . M . ; Maj . T . C . Walls , P . M ., P . G . S ., P . G . Std . Br . ; C II . KOhler , P . M . ; VI . W . Westley , P . M . ; Dennis , P . M . ; A , Lundie , P . M . ; and Dr . Millsom , P . M .
The minutes of the previous meeting having been reai and confirmed , Bros . W . II . Robinson and C J . Mold were passed to the Second Degree . The ballot was taken on behalf of Messrs . VV . E . Crichton and A . J . Hawkins , and it being unanimous , they were duly initiated . The W . M . performed the ceremonies in a satisfactory manner . The question of electing a brother to represent the lodge at the Centenary Festival of the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys stood over till next meeting . The lodge was then closed . A banquet followed .
In proposing "The Health of the Grand O . licers , " the W . M . feelingly alluded to the absence , through illness , of Bro . George Everett , P . G . Treas . He said that that distinguished brother took a lively interest in everything in connection with the Kennington Lodge , and was very rarely absent from its meetings . He had heard that day that Bro . Everett was progressing satisfactorily , and he trusted that at their next meeting he would be in their midst as genial and full of life as of yore .
This toast having been warmly received , the toast of " The Initiates" followed . Bros . Robinson and Mold , in their respective replies , expressed their acknowledgments to their proposers and seconders , and to the lodge generally for having received them so cordially . The proposer of the toast of " The Worshipful M aster " congratulated him upon the manner in which he had discharged his duties as Master that afternoon , and the
speaker trusted that at the end of his year of olfijc lie would receive the hearty congratulations of the brethren , and hand to his successor a larger balance of funds than when he took possession ot the c ' lair . The W . M . having brielly replied , gave "The Health of The Past Masters , " coupled with the names uf Bro :,. Kjhler and Ujnnis , who duly acknowledge the toast . The toasts uf "The Treasurer and Secretary , " ani " Tne Olbers " terminated the proceedings . During the evening Bros . Hopkins , T . Davies , A . Lundie , ani others instrumental ^/ and vocally entertained the brethren , and Bro . Clav gave a dramatic selection .