Ladies' Night Of The Mozart Lodge, No. 1929.

LADIES' NIGHT OF THE MOZART LODGE , No . 1929 .

Happy indeed is the Worshipful Master who can provide and cany out an entertainment for ladies in so successful a manner as to be without a single hitch or complaint from any of them . This fell to the pleasing lot of Bro . R . S . Taylor , the W . M . of this well-known

and iir . poitant lodge , which had their second annual ladies' night at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-street , on the 6 th inst ., and it was undoubtedly a very great success . If anything , the only thing wanting was the presence of the Prov . G . M ., Bro . Col . Noel Money , C . B ., who had signified his intention of being present if possible , but other Masonic duties did not permit of his

attendance . There were nearly a hundred present , amongst whom were Bro . R . S . Taylor , W . M ., and Mrs . Taylor ; Bro . H . J . Macfarlane , S . W ., and Mrs . Macfarlane ; Bro . C . H . Howlett , J . W . ; Bro . F . Flood , I . P . M ., Sec , and Miss Flood ; Bro . L . R . Dicksee , J . D ., and Mrs . Dicksee ; Bro . E . Branscombe , Prov . G . O ., I . G . ; Bro .

R . J . Porter , D . C . ; Bro . W . Salmon ; Bro . J . J . Kern , Stwd . ; Bro . G . Briggs and Mrs . Briggs ; Bro . Dan Price ; Bro . Wingrove Ives ; Bro . W . Shiner ; Bro . G . Pownall and Miss Helen Murby ; Bro . VV . R . Dennis ; Bro . Dr . Groome and Mrs . Groome ; Miss E . Groome and Miss G . Groome ; Bro . R . Emery and Mrs . Emery ; Bro . J . J . Lamigeon and Mrs . Lamigeon

Bro . R . Codd ; Bro . Nightingale , P . M . 87 , and Miss Nightingale ; Bro . C . Butcher , S . D . 902 , and Mrs . Butcher ; Mr . and Mrs . Thompson ; Mrs . Silvey ; Bro . Adams ; Mr . Renwick ; Miss Bradfield ; Bro . Latham , P . A . G . Sec . Surrey ; Bro . D . Williams , 905 , Mrs . Williams and Miss Williams ; Bro . W . Wills , P . M . and Treas . 1901 , and Mrs . Wills ; Miss Pinks ; Mr . Bahns

and Miss Targesen ; Mr . Martin ; Mr . A . H . Salmon ; Mr . and Mrs . Life ; Bro . and Mrs . Thomas ; Bro . and Mrs . Cureton ; Dr . Coles ; Bro . B . Dixon ; Mr . Tillett and Miss Plumbe ; Bro . Skates , 1901 , and Mrs . Skates ; Bro . H . Dixon ; Dr . Drake ; Bro . and Mrs . Moreton Phillips ; Bro . and Mrs . Love ; Mr . and Mrs . Chapman ; Mr . Swiffen and Miss Loader ; Bro . Broad and Miss Blight ; Mr . Holbeche ; Bro . F . Austin ;

and Bro . R . T . West . The W . M . and Mrs . Taylor received the numerous guests , and afterwards the large company made for the ball-room when , at about half-past 10 , an adjournment was made , and a recherche supper partaken of , provided by Bro . A . Clemow , which gave every satisfaction , and was well served , for which his manager , Bro . Evans , was responsible , and he was most assiduous in looking after the comfort of all .

After fulL justice had been done to this part of the proceedings , a brilliant concert followed , in which the following took part : Bros . Edwd . Branscombe , Dan Price , Wingrove Ives , and Miss Helen Murby , who deserves special mention for her sweet singing . Bros . Branscombe and Geo . Pownall , Org ., ably presided at the pianoforte .

Out of regard for the ladies , whose appreciation of speech making is somewhat doubtful , the speeches were few and brief , but to the point . The WORSHIPFUL MASTER submitted the toast of "The Queen and the Craft . " He said , the Queen , God bless her , and God preserve the Craft . He afterwards gave , in eloquent terms , "The M . W . G . M ., H . R . H . the Prince of Wales . "

Bro . FREDK . FLOOD , I . P . M . and Sec , proposed "The Health of the W . M . , Bro . R . S . Taylor . " He said that in his opinion it was the toast of the evening , exclusive of that of " The Ladies . " He was the 14 th Master of their happy lodge , and he well deserved that great honour for what he had done for the lodge . His arduous efforts to make that evening such a great

success was very much appreciated by the members , but it was only a specimen of what he had done in the past , and augured well for the future . He could speak at length as to his virtues , but it was not necessary , as he was so well-known to them all , and he thought that that night would ever be remembered by the numerous gathering which had honoured their genial Worshipful

Master and the lodge with their presence , The toast was drunk with the greatest enthusiasm , and Bro . TAVLOR was accorded quite an ovation on rising to respond , which he did in a few well-chosen words , deprecating the too flattering remarks of Bro . Flood , but earnestly thanking the brethren and their friends in his own and his wife ' s name for their very

cordial reception , but he regretted the absence of Bro . Rev . H . V . Tyrrel through severe illness . Bro . POWNALL , in proposing " The Health of the Ladies , " said that , as a bachelor , he had studied the manners and customs of the adorable sex with some minuteness , and he gave it , as the result of his deepest consideration , that the ladies were perfect . He was

aware that certain evil-disposed persons had urged it against them that they fell short of perfection in some few unimportant particulars , as for example , it was asserted that a lady could neither argue nor throw a cricket ball . But he was unable to regard these

qualities as blemishes . For , being on the threshold of matrimony , he ( Bro . Pownall ) didn ' t care if his wife couldn't argue , and he didn ' t want her to be able to throw straight . Bro . ADAMS and Mr . HOLLECHE responded in eloquent and humorous terms .

Bro . HOWLETT then proposed "The Health of the Visitors . " He said that the Mozart Lodge was disappointed that they had not the honour of the company of Colonel Noel Money , the Prov . Grand Master , who had on numerous occasions conferred many and great

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favours on the lodge He ( Bro . Howlett ) would ask the company to believe that only the -utmost pressure of business had kept the P . G . M . away , who had hoped up till as late as the previous evening to be present . But the visitors' list was still a very distinguished one . It was also a long one , and time prevented him from going through it , but he could not refrain , from

mentioning one lady visitor from a great distance— Miss Targesen—who , if she did not exactly come from Denmark for the purpose of being present that evening , had at least delayed her departure for that purpose for nu less than a fortnight . Many of Miss Targesen ' s near relations were Masons , and would receive with great interest her account of an English Masonic gathers

ing of that character . ' Bro . NIGHTINGALE , Dr . DRAKE , and Bro . VVii . LS replied in felicitous terms . Bro . MACFARLANE next gave the toast of " The Musical Friends . " He said that the Mozart Lodge were always greatly indebted to its musicul brethren who were ever most willing to place their best at thc

service of their mother lodge . On that very evening Bros . Branscombe and Dan Price had been delighting distant audiences at Tunbridge Wells , yet had found it possible to overcome difficulties of personal fatigue and of railway communication , and to arrive in time to furnish the excellent musical repast which had delighted all present . To Bros . Wingrove , Ives ,

Shiner , and the able and energetic Organist of the lodge , Bro . Pownall , and especially to Miss Helen Murby , who had now for the second time charmed and delighted the brethren and their guests , the thanks of those present were due . Bro . BRANSCOMUE , Prov . Grand Organist of Surrey , in reply said that the professional brethren were only

too pleased at any time to place their services at the disposal of the lodge , and considered themselves amply repaid by the delighted appreciation always evinced by the brethren and their friends . Dancing- was then resumed and continued to the close of this night of nights , which was a most enjoyable entertainment , and Bro . R . S . Taylor , the W . M ., is to be commended and congratulated upon its great

success . A word of praise is due to Bios . Macfarlane and Dennis who were the M . Cs ., and right well did they do their duty , and to Bros . Flood , Branscombe , Tyrrel , VV . Salmon , Kern , and George Pownall , the Hon . Sec , for their efforts in the active part they took in the arrangements . The Bijou Orchestre was excellent .

Annual Supper Of The Evening Star Lodge Of Instruction, No. 1719.

ANNUAL SUPPER OF THE EVENING STAR LODGE OF INSTRUCTION , No . 1719 .

This lodge ot instruction held its second annual supper at the Rutland Hotel , Perry-hill , Catford , S . E ., on Wednesday , the 19 th inst ., when 35 brethren sat down to an excellent repast , provided by the host , Bro .

Frank Heywood . The chair was taken by the Preceptor , Bro . James Speller , P . M . 2256 and 16 77 , P . P . G . D . Essex , and M . E . Z . 225 C , and was supported by several distinguished visitors . The usual Masonic toasts were proposed , Bro . MAGNUS OHREN , P . M ., P . A . G . D . C . Eng ., responded

to the toast of " The Grand Lodge Officers . " Bros . WALTER KING , P . M . 1719 ; DANCVGER , P . M . 205 ; and GAIUURD , I . P . M . 188 responded for " The Visitors . " A capital musical programme was provided , the

following brethren taking part , Bros . Spencer West , Cockell , Duttson , Tickle , Couchman , Magnus Ohren , A . Ohren , Beste , and Humphreys . Bro . Rushton Adell presided at the piano in his usual efficient manner , and also sang three songs .

Festival Ol' The Clarence Lodge Of Instruction.

FESTIVAL Ol' THE CLARENCE LODGE OF INSTRUCTION .

The fourth annual festival in connection with thc Clarence Lodge of Instruction , No . 269 , was held at the Midland Grand Hotel , St . Pancras , on Tuesday , the nth inst ., under the presidency of Bro . Alderman Sir J . C . Dimsdale , Grand Treasurer . This successful

lodge of instruction is an offshoot from the Emulation Lodge of Improvement , and during its four years' existence has been considered as a training ground for that high college of Masonic ritual . It possesses a total membership of 267 , and under the guidance of Bro . W . H . Kirby , the Preceptor , and Bro . W . Baker ,

Secretary , promises in the future to eclipse the successful efforts of the past . At the festival under notice , thc distinguished Chairman was supported by Bros . Hy . Sadler , G . Tyler , as Vice-Chairman ; R . Clay Sudlow , P . G . S . B . ; and other brethren , to the number of 120 .

The lodg ; e having been opened by Bro W . H . Kirby , Preceptor , as W . M ., the First Lecture was worked by the following brethren in an exemplary manner , reflecting the highest credit on all concerned ist Section ,. Bro . M . B . h . vans , I . G . 8 ; 2 nd , Bro . H . S . Wellcome , W . M . 23 . 97 ; 3 rd , Bro . F . W . Ward , 31 ; 4 th , liro . A . M . Bai .-nard , J . W . 1964 , 5 th , Bro ,

D . D . West , W . M . 10 S ; 6 th , Bro . | . Corp , W . M . 214 S ; and 7 th , Bro . C . Lewis , S . W . 280 S . Bro . Sir J . C . DIMSDALE , G . Treas ., in proposing a vote of thanks to the working officers , said ihe work they had seen performed must have pleased every Mason present . The reverence with which it had been conducted , individually and collectively , redoundej

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to the honour of thc lodge , and also to their credit as Masons . Bro . R . C . Sudlow , P . G . S . B ., having seconded tho proposition , it was carried with acclamation . Bro .-W . H . KIRBY expressed the thanks of thc brethren concerned for this kindly recognition of their services , and said they had been encouraged by thc

exiremely kind and sympathetic audience present . Several members having been proposed for election , the Chairman of thc evening was unanimously elected an honorary member , and the lodge was closed . After an excellent repast , the CHAIRMAN briefly gave " The Queen and thc Craft" and " H . R . H . the Prince of . Wales , M . W . G . M . "

The Grand Officers was proposed by bro . VV . H . KIRUY , who said that for so vast a concern as Masonry to be properly managed , there must be at the fountain head officers of eminence , character , and ability , and these called for their hearty thanks-. Bro . R . C SUDLOW , P . G . S . B ., said the Grand Officers were very much in their element in attending

lodges of instruction not thatthey needed instruction , although he was bound lo admit he could not name 50 Grand Officers who could work one of the Sections of the First Lecture—for they encouraged thc young Masons in making themselves acquainted with the beautiful ritual . On behalf of the three Grand Officers who had done their duty in that respect that evening ,

and for thc other brethren included in this comprehensive toast , he returned hearty and cordial thanks . The CHAIRMAN , in giving the next toast , said : I have now thc privilege and honour of proposing what must undoubtedly be considered the toast of the evening— " Prosperity and perpetuity to thc Clarence Lodge of Instruction . " I feel that any lodge of instruction

must naturally claim the sympathy and have the cooperation of the Craft in general , for its object is so palpable and so important to the Craft . We , as Masons , speaking as one of some years standing , have passed through the lirst routine of the Craft , but wc can readily realise the great importance of having lodges of instruction whose aims are to benefit the

young Mason , not only in teaching that beautiful and religious ritual which we possess , but also inculcating into the hearts of Masons that Masonry is established upon thc unswerving rock of religion , and that it is of a practical and expansive character . A religion which teaches us so to order ourselves in keeping the Divine wishes of the Great Architect , and to do our best

during this transitory existence , and to bring peace ana good will to men . 1 unhesitatingly say that a good Mason is a religious man . If 1 read aright the object of a lodge of instruction it is to teach these great tenets of Freemasonry . To-night 1 have the privilege and honour for the first time of coming amongst the brethren of this lodge , and have had the honour of

seeing their work . For the first time in my life I have heard thc Sections worked , and the most impressive rendering went direct to my heart . If young Masons are taught by such means they will realise thc universality of Freemasonry , and realise in Freemasonry what is not in many instances realised , something that appeals to the innermost soul rather

than to thc external man . To-night 1 give you with heartfelt pleasure " Health and prosperity and every blessing from the Great Architect to the Clarence Lodge of Instruction ; " thanking them for the honour done me in affording me tho privilege of coming amongst them . What my tongue cannot , that my heart will say . We have been presided over in thc

lodge by one who is a credit to the Craft ( Bro . Kirby ) and who has done honour to the lodge . 1 believe and trust he will continue to enjoy the confidence and esteem and affection of the brethren and I shall carry away the feeling that he is an honour to the Craft , Bro . W . H . KIRUY , P . M ., said that he had been gratified and deeply moved by the extremely kind

words of the chairman—words that must prove a useful incentive to all associated with the lodge . This lodge of instruction was started some four years ago for the use of brethren , who , through their business avocations , were prevented arriving at the Emulation Lodge of Improvement by 6 o ' clock . It started with some 12 or 14 names and occupied a

quiet room in thc Tottenham Court-road , and now had a strong roll of members and palatial quarters . There were several matters observed in the lodge—extreme care ; assiduous attention from individual members , and an attempt to be as near perfect as human nature could arrive . They had 262 members , and ten more proposed that night would bring the total to 272 .

There were f ) 2 brethren present at the festival last year , and their ambition this year was to reach 100 , but he believed there were 122 present . Friendly criticism did them good for they were anxious to know their faults and to remedy them . The work of this lodge was a work of extreme pleasure and no reward was better than to be making such good friends . At thc

present time the lodge had earned a position as tiaining ground for that high college—thc Emulation . They were recognised by Bro . Sudlow and appreciated very much his kind recommendations . Bro . H . S . WELLCOME , W . M . 2397 , proposed " Thc Chairman , " and alluded to the gracious manner in which the Grand Treasurer accepted the invitation to

preside , and the graceful manner in which he had presided . They knew that in his year Bro . Dimsdale had filled his important position in a manner absolutely unique in the history of Grand Treasurers . When he came belore them as a candidate he stood out from methods more political than Masonic , and when sought by the brethren said that if elected be would serve . He h '"I honoured them that evening in a way they