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Steward for the Royal Masrnic Benevolent Institution for Aired ' Freemasons . By Bro . A . G . Rcpton , seconded hv Bro . Sydney Pocock , that site Founeler ' s jewels be pres ented to thc W . M ., S . W ., J . W ., S . D . J . D ., and I . G . By the W . M . That thc initiation fee be raised two guineas , seconded by the S . W ., carried neiv . con . The Secretary having read letters and telegrams Iron Bros . Herbert

picketts , A . Tattershall , Goldschmidt , and H . Phillips , regretting their inability to be present , the loelge was closed in ancient form , and the brethren adjourned to the spacious drawing room , from whence they we--e presently summoned to the banquet . The greatest praise is due to Uro . Zeder , thc manager of thc Grosvenor Hotel , for the admirable manner in which the elegant and sumptuous

banquet vvas served , and the brethren fully endorsed the comp liments paid him by the W . M . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts having been given by the W . M . and duly honoured , the W . M . said he had thc honour to propose " The Health of the Pro Grand Master , etc . " This toast was always received with great favour in all Masonic assemblies , for the Grand Officers were well known to be

most energetic and painstaking Freemasons . The members , and especially the founders , of the Clapham Lodge had every reason to be deeply grateful to the Grand Officers for the many favours conferred upon them , and their warmest thanks were due to their very esteemed and kind Bro . Buss for the great interest he has taken from the very first in promoting the prospe ity of their lodge . Bro .

James Mason , P . G . S . B ., responded to the toast of the Grand Officers . He expressed his pleasure at seeing the Clapham Lodge in such a prosperous and flourishing position , and so admirably conducted . It was the custom , he vvas sorry to say , to compliment the Master and Officers of a lodge on their working , whether that was good , bad , or inelifferent . He , for his own part , never paid such a

compliment where it was not due . It afforded him , therefore , the greatest pleasure on the present occasion to say that he had never heard our beautiful ceremonies rendered more impressively than on that evening by their W . M . ( Hear . ) On looking over his certificate that evening , he found that he had been a Mason for thirty-eight years , and had visited during that period very many

lodges , and he could , therefore , speak with some authority . He assured thc brethren that he was highly delig hted with the whole proceeding ! of the evening , which were marked throughout by the truest spirit of brotherhood and cordiality , and he had no doubt that a lotlge commenceel under such able auspices , would gain the highest position in the Craft . He was also greatly

pleased to find that the great purpose of our noble and ancient Order was by no means forgotten at the Clapham Lodge . There were substantial proofs of this when he saw before him the beautiful silver Charity Box , presented to thc lodge by thc W . M . ' s admirable wife , and by the vote of the brethren that evening of a sum of £ 10 ios . to the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution . Perhaps the

brethren would not think it presumptuous if he gave them a few words of advice . It referred mainly to the discretion the brethren ought to exercise in whom they admifteel as members of their lodge , and the sentiments expressed by Bro . Mason were fully endorsed by the brethren by their applause . The health of the W . M . was next proposed by Bro . Worrell , P . M . No lodge could possibly be

more fortunate in the choice of their W . M . than the Clapham Lodge . His courtesy and generosity had endeared himself to every member of the Clapham Lodge , which was already spoken of as one of high standing . The W . M . in reply said : I thank you most heartily , brethren , for the kind manner in which you have received the toast of my health , proposeel to you in far too flattering terms by

our Bro . Worrell . I wish I could feel that I deserve the flattering remarks of Bro . Worrell , but at least I will promise this that no pains shall be spared on my part to discharge conscientiously the duties of my office , promote the happiness of the brethren , and uphold the elignity and prosperity of our lodge . The Clapham Lodge has now fairly started on the voyage of its Masonic life , and I assure you

brethren , I esteem it a high honour and privilege to be at the helm of the good ship , which I will endeavour to steer aright , and avoid the rocks which lay around us , and I feel sure of your hearty co-operaticn and support . Indeed , from the substantial beginning we have made , there can be little doubt that this lodge will prove one of the most flourishing associations near

London , and it only remains now for us to exercise the utmost care as to whom we introduce into thc lodge , whether as joining members or candidates for initiation , and also strictly adhere to the principle laid down by the founders , viz ., that every brother before bis appointment lo an office should be in every way prepared to properly undertake the duties of such office . With these few remarks , I thank you for your hearty reception of this toast . The

toast of "The Masonic Charities" was next proposed by the W . M . in a most impressive manner . He pointed out the great good resulting from their charitable institutions , and said it should be tbeir endeavour to make Masonry so minister to its true purpose by carefully remembering its higher duties and its exalting characteristics . Whether they assisted their great Charities , such as the noble educational establishments and the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution which claim he was then

advocating , or poured the balm f consolation into the bosom of the afflicted , or helped a poor destitute or struggling brother , they ought to do the best in tbeir time to make their good old Oreter useful to mankind , a pride to its members and the admiration of contemporary non-Masons . Bro . Buss , in responding , regretted the task of replying to this

'oast had not fallen into abler hands . No doubt Bro . Terry would have been present had not the death of his father prevented bim . After the eloquent speech from the W . M . he had little to say , further than to urge the brethren to support by every means in their power the ' Charitable Institutions connected with the

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Order . The Stewards' list was then sent round with a grand result , every member of thc lodge subscribing thereto . The W . M . next gave the toast of "The Visitors , " and said there was no toast vvhich afforded him greater pleasure to propose than the health of the visitors . They were hone ured that evening

with the presence of several ilistinguishcd brethien , whom they vvere highly pleased to see amongst them , ami they would agiec with him that this festive board would have been stripped of its greatest charm if not graced by the presence of their brother visitors . A Shakespearean quotation had just crossed his mine ) , which he thought very

appropos" If they had been forgotten It had been as a gap in our great feast , Anel all things unbecoming . " He tendered to the brother visitors their most hearty welcome , and thanked them for the honour they hael done them by being present , and hoped to see them on many

future occasions . He had pleasure in associating with this toast the name of Bro . Colonel J . Peters . Bro . Colonel Peters , in responding , expressed the pleasure it had afforded him to be present . He supported Bro . Mason in bfc remarks about the care that should always be exercised in the admission of members . He was glad that the Clapham Lodge had started on the principle of

accepting only good men and true , and trusted they would meet with the success they deserved . Bros . W . Lake , Duke , anil Robinson also replied . The W . M . said he hael much pleasure in proposing the next toast , combining the two on his list , and he vvas sure they would give it thc reception is deserved , " ''he Health of our Pro Treasurer , Secretary , and thc Officers of this Lodge . "

It must have been as gratifying to all present as it was to him to witness thc able manner in which the Officers performed their eludes that evening . Their best thanks were due to their very worthy Bro . Sudlow for undertaking the duties of Treasurer , and for the assistance he had rendered them on so many occasions . They were indeed greatly obliged to him for so kindly undertaking the

musical arrangements , which added greatly to the effect of their ceremonies and enhanced thc pleasure of the evening . This was replied to by the S . W . and Bro . Sudlow . Bro . Dr . Thomas Pearce , S . W ., thanked the W . M . for the complimentary remarks he had been pleased to bestow upon his officers . He felt sure that he uttered the sentiments of every one of his brother officers when he said that they

all fell proud of their W . M . and the excellent example he had set them , not only that evening , but ever since he had been in office . tor his own part , though advanced in years , he was really only a baby in Masonry , but he had the interest of the Craft at heart , and would do his best to perform his duty in whatever post the brethren might appoint him . Bro .

Sudlow said he fully appreciated the kind remarks of the W . M . He had from the moment of his initiation taken the greatest interest in Freemasonry , and any assistance he could render to the brethren he would willingly give . " The Health of the Initiates " was next proposed , and the W . M . said it afforded him great pleasure to propose that toast , which , he was sure , would meet with a most hearty reception .

He had the pleasure and gratification of adeling that evening two gentlemen to their lodge , of whom they had good reason to be proud of as members , not only on account of their social position , not only because their names can add but lustre to the lodge , but because the tongue of good report had been heard in their favour , and he knew them to be men of sterling worth , good and true , and who

would , he felt sure , carry out the principles of their noble Order , brotherly love , relief , and truth , and who ivould look upon Freemasonry as cultivating the highest virtues and bringing to the fore all that elevates and enobles our nature . Bros . Burroughs and Hawkins responded , and expressed their pleasure of having j , ined the Clapham

Lodge . They were greatly impressed with the solemn ceremony of initiation , and would endeavour to become useful members of the Craft . The Tyler ' s toast brought a very pleasant evening to a close . The musical arrangements were satisfactorily carried out under the direction of Bro . Sudlow , ably assisted by Bro . Zcetcr and Repston .

HASTINGS . —Derwont Lodge ( No . 40 ) . —Our Sussex brethren mustered in strong force at thc Castle Hotel , on Monday afternoon , the 12 th inst ., on the occasion of the installation of Worshipful Master and thc appointment of the officers for the ensuing twelve months . Among those present we noticed Bros . F . Binckee , Sec . R . M . I . B ., P . G . St . ( England ); John Howell , P . M . ; V . P .

Freeman , P . G . St . ; Thos . Trollope , W . M . 1842 , P . P . S . G . W . ; H . R . Cooper Smith , P . M . ^ 15 , P . P . G . S . W . Oxf' rdshire ; W . Dawes , P . M . 341 , P . P . G . R . ; C . VV . Duke , P . M . 40 and 1184 , P . P . G . J . D . ; W . Lamborne , W . M . 1184 , P . P . G . P . ; C . R . Chandler , P . M . 1184 , P . G . St . ; F . Forss , 15 8 5 ; J . Dorman , P . M ., P . P . G . J . D . ; G . F . Wootl , W . Norris , P . M . ; George Wellerel , P . M ., P . P . G . D .

of C ; C . D . Jones , P . M . 1184 ; Dr . Abram , H . M . Baker , F . J . Parsons , T . H . Cole , P . M ., P . P . G . A . D . of C . ; E . Bradnam , C . J . Lewns , S . T . Weston , II . J . Emmerson , A . Joseph , R . Draycon , T . Hulburd , R . Ii . Wilson , D . W Davis , T . Hardwood , G . M . Wilkins , Rev . B . Puttick , W . H . Russell , T . Markwick , A . Wells , Capt . Hennah , F . Dukc / H . F . Crossthwaite , W . Hudson , H . J . Godbold ,

A . W . Elliott , Rev . J . S . Wells , 309 , P . P . G . Chap . ( Hants ) ; C . Martin , 1184 ; E . Grant ( Salisbury ); Jas . Robertson , S . W . 1821 ; Geo . Roddes , St . Peter ' s Lodge , No . 1330 ( Market Harborough ) ; VV . Salter , S . W . St . Andrew ' s Lodge , No . 401 ; B . Sargent , S . W . 1184 ; C . W . Hudson ,

W . M . Royal York Lodge , No . 315 ; W . Millson , W . M . Wellington Lodge , No . 341 ( Rye ) , and others . The lodge was opened in the usual manner by the out-going W . M ., Bro . Glenister , who , after transacting the ordinary business and raising a brother , handed over the insignia of his office to Past Master Trollope , who , in his usual impres-

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sive manner , placed Rro . F . Rossiter in the chair of K . S ., and that brother then appointed h ' n officers . The whole of the magnificent ceremony of installation was very ably and effectively rendered by Bro . Trollope . During the proceedings Bro . Glenister vvas presented with a handsome Past Master ' s jowel , in recognition of thc valuable services he had rendered to the lodge as Worshipful Master during

thc past year . Thc following is a complete list of the officers for the year , viz .: Bros . F . Rossiter , W . M VV . Glenister , I . P . M . ; A . Wells , S . W . ; E . W . Hennah , j ' . W . ; Rev . A . Hodges , Chap . ; Geo . Wellerd , P . P . G ! D . W . ( elected for the thirtieth time Treasurer ); T . H . Cole , M . A ., P . P . A . G . D . of C , Sec ; Thos . Trollope , M . D ., P . P . S . G . W ., D . of C . ; G . M . Wilkins , S . D . ; G . Pearce , ] . D . ; W . H .

Russell , I . G . ; J . AttersoII , Tyler . The banquet was held immediately after the close of the lodge , thc W . M . in the chair , and full justice having been done to the good things provided by the worthy host , Bro . Gaze , the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given and responded to , vvhich wc regret the pressure on our space prevents our reporting fully . Bro . Chandler responded to thc toast cf " The Prov . G . Master for Sussex and the Prov . G . Officers . " The

toast of "The W . M . " vvas very ably proposed by thc I . P . M ., and responded to by Bro . Rossiter . " The Visitors , " proposed by the W . M ., and responded to b y Bros . Cooper Smith and W . Dawes ; " The Past Masters , " proposed by the W . M ., anel acknowledged by Bros . Glenister , Cole , and Trollope ; " The Officers , " responded to by the S . W ., Bro . Wells ; and " The Charities " responded to by Bro . F . A . Binckes , brought the proceedings to a close .

GATESHEAD-ON-TYNE . —Industry Lodge ( No . 4 8 ) . —Thc usual monthly meeting was held on Monday , the 2 ( 5 th inst ., at 34 , Din mark-street , when there vvere present Bros . Robt . Whitfield , W . M . ; John Wood , S . W . ; John G . Smith , J . . ; Michael Corbett , I . P . M . ; W . B . Elsdon , Treas . ; E . Liddell , Sec . ; E . W . Middlemast , S . D . ; John Moult , J . D . ; R . Ferry , Org . ; J

Boyatt , I . G . ; J . C . S . Liddell and J . Mclntyre , Stcwds . ; Joshua Curry , Tyler ; David Sinclair , fohn E . Robson , B . P . Ord , and Jas . McCulIoch , P . M . ' s ; W . M . Pybus , E . Shevvbrooks , II . B . Slee , M . J . Wheatley . J . Matthews , W . Leach , J . H . Rowell , J . G . Waddington , W . Dalrymple , W . Richardson , and others . Visitors : Bros . J , Cook , P . M . 481 , P . P . S . G . W . ; John Usher , W . M . 401 ;

J . A . G . Ross , 481 ; John Duckitt , S . VV . 481 ; G . Hardy , W . M . 1043 ; J . Mitchell , S . W . 1643 ; T . S . Wraith , P . M . 1643 ; F . J . Djvvn , 1643 ; T . E . Smith , S . W . 17 / 2 ; John Mackay , S . W . 424 ; E . A . Gibson , 424 ; G . S . Sims , 1342 ; F . Deering , 1314 ; P . W . Thomson , I . G . 991 ; G . Turnbull , S . D . 991 ; C . Green , 991 ; A . Laing , 406 ; R . W . Sisson , J . S . 406 , and others . The lodge was opened

shortly after seven p . m . by thc W . M ., Bro . R . Whitfield , assisted by the officers anil brethren as above mentioned . After the minutes of last regular meeting had been read and confirmed , some routine business was transacted , anil the lodge was then opened in the Second Degree , when Bros . Henry Bewshcr , William Leach , and W . Dalrymple were examined as to proficiency ; they received the usual

test of merit and retired for preparation . The lodge was afterwards opened in thc Third Degree , when Bros . Slee , Dalrymple , and Leach vvere raised to the Sublime Degree of M . M . by the W . M . Thc S . W . ( Bro . John Wood ) explained the working tools . The loelge was duly closed to the First Degree , when the names of the brethren eligible for the W . M . ' s chair were read to the brethren .

The nominations for Treasurer , Organist , and Tyler were made , also the Financial Committee for the ensuing year . There were four candidates for initiation proposed during the evening . After receiving the hearty good wishes of the visiting brethren , the W . M . closed the lodge in due

form at 9 . 30 p . m . An aeljournment was made to the refreshment room , where there was an excellent muster of brethren , who enjoyed the part songs , glees , and musical harmony of Bros . Sinclair , Ord , Smith , Deering , Ferry , Richardson , anil others , which were interspersed along with the loyal and Masonic toasts .

PENZANCE . —Mount Sinai Lodge ( No . 121 ) . —The ceremony of installing Bro . A . O . Michell as W . M . ot this lodge took place on Monelay , thc 19 th inst . It was very efficiently performed by ' W . Bro . Kinsman , I . P . M ., in the presence ot the following P . M . ' s : —Bros , F . Boase , P . Prov . G . S . W . ; J . Maxwell , F . Beringer , S . II . James , and I . Levin , of 121 ; G . Kennedy , 450 ; H . S .

Hill , 223 ; and W . Alsop , P . Prov . G . P . Cumberland and Westmorland , 119 . The newly-installed W . M . invested his officers as follows : Bros . F . Boase , I . P . M . ; James Lovell , jun ., P . Prov . G . O ., S . W . ; G . H . Small , J . VV . ; Rev . R . W . Aitken , Chap , and O . ; C . Read , P . Prov . S . G . W ., Treas . ; W . H . Kinsman , P . M ., Sec . ; F . Holman , S . D . ; M . Sampson , J . D . j F . Rodda , I . G . ; J . C . S .

Simpson , D . C ; T . Reynolds , A . D . C ; W . Colenso , S . S . ; G . Wedlake , J . S . ; and R . Reynolds , Tyler . The accounts presented to the Treasurer showed tbat the year began with a balance of £ 22 and ended with one of £ 33 , the expenditure having been £ 109 . Bro . Levin was re-elected Steward for the Cornwall Masonic Annuity Fund , to which the annual vote of five guineas was made , and £ 40 was

voted for other Charities , to be . devoted probably to the Masonic School for Girls . Before the lodge vvas closed the brethren paid a very unusual compliment to Bro . M . Matthews , who , having been a contributing member for fifty years , was nude free eif the lodge for life . Subsequently the brethren celehtated the festival of St . John at Bro . Mitchell ' s Western Hotel , where a

recherche banquet was tastefully laid and admirably served . Bro . A . O . Michell , W . M ., presided , and was supported by the Past Masters present at his installation When dessert had been laid the customary preliminary toasts were given , and then the W . M . proposed " The Prov . G . M . the Earl of Mount Edgcumbe , " remarking on the courtesy , firmness , and tact which distinguished the