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Mordey , who was an old and dear friend of his . He appreciated the remarks of the Grand Treasurer , and it was kind of him to make a point of attending that evening to speak on behalf of his candidature for the office of Grand Treasurer . He was working so hard to cain that high position , that he was growing quite bald . He was one of the first to help make that office an annual election , and he intended to win and so maintain the right of the masses , the Blue , to elect

for [ that , and the only , office at Grand Lodge . He had many friends both in the Metropolis and the provinces , who had testified their willingness to do their utmost to ensure his election . He thanked Bro . Terry for his presence that evening , and for his assurance that he would use his great influence in his campaign . Bros . Holland and Ross having replied , Bro . Captain Knightley also responded . He thanked

the brethren for their great kindness while he was th ** ir W . M ., a year of happiness which he should never forget , and he honoured the jewel presented to him that evening . He took lhat opportunity to record how very much he appreciated the ( Treat service rendered him by Bro . W . M . Stiles , of which he could not speak too highly , and no one could have a better friend . He hoped the Blues would stand firm and elect Bro . Stiles—one of the Blue . Many

had to thank him for what they knew of the ritual , and he had worked hard in that direction for many years . He was glad to have heard from . the lips of the two Grand Officers present—Bros . Cochrane and Terry—that they were both supporting the cause of their very old and dear friend , VV . Mason Stiles . In eloquent terms , Bro . VV . A . Scurrah , P . M ., also replied , remarking that Bro . Stiles was a good old English

rreemason , and no one was more deserving of high honours . The collar that he was wearing round his neck was evidence of what he had done for Masonry , and he hoped before long to greet him as the Grand Treasurer of England . The toast of "The Initiate" was given most appropriately , and suitably responded to . At the request of the W . M ., Bro . W . M . Stiles gave "The Visitors" in cordial terms . They were noted for the

way in which they treated their guests . They had many distinguished and a good array of visitors , who had made that evening the success it was , and they were all heartily welcome . Bro . G . R . Langley , P . M ., responded . I lecongratulated the W . M . en his excellent working . It had also been his pleasure to see him installed W . M . of the Honor Oak Lodge . Referring to the office of Grand Treasurer , he said

that all friends of Bro . Stiles must work their very hardest . He was strong in South and East London , and large numbers would certainly go to the poll . He hoped that West and North London would muster in strength on the first Wednesday in March , and so make Bro . Stiles' election a certainty . Bro . Fenn , P . P . G . D . Surrey , also replied , observing that he was glad to see the lodge , which was an important one ,

so prosperous . He was pleased that Bro . Stiles was receiving such great support , as no better man could be found for the office he was seeking . Bros . J . Irvine , P . M . ; C . Wise , P . M . ; L . Ascott , P . M . ; Wisbeck , and VV . Williams also made suitable responses , bearing testimony to the excellent working and the lavish hospitality of the members , and wi h wishes for Bro . Stiles' success . The other toasts were "The Treasurer and Secretary "

and " The Officers , " to which several good speeches were made in reply by Bros . W . M . Stiles , Treas . ; Capt , Kniehtley , Sec . ; A . H . Cole , S . W . ; T . JefTeries , J . W . j J . Pratt , S . D . ; Comley , J . D . ; Scurrah , D . C ; G , Thompson , I . G . ; and J . Bishop , Stwd . The Tyler ' s toast closed a very happy and pleasant evening , and one that will long be remembered by the members and the numerous visitors . The vocal entertainment was carried out by Bros . G , Thompson , Bartley , Cole , and Capt . Knightley .

Empire Lodge ( No . 2108 ) .-The installation meeting of this important and highly distinguished lodge was held at the Criterion on Tuesday , the 23 rd ult ., when there were present Bros . Jameson , W . M . ; E . Warden Denniss , S . W . ; Hermann Klein , J . W . ; E . Harding , I . P . M . ; Lennox Browne , P . M ., Treas . ; VV . Clifford , S . D . ; D . KempeJ . D . ; F . G . Mellows , I . G . ; A . J . R . Trendell , C . M . G ., P . M . ; Andrew Miller , P . M . ; Sijmond

Sinauer , P . M . ; A . Harvey , and E . Cremieu-Javal . Visitors : Bros . Sir Chas . Euan Smith , K . C . M . G . ; Geo . Read , P . M . ; A . Wiggins , P . M . ; II . Tipper , P . M . 1 . S 5 , 2090 , & c . ; H . Jameson , and others . 'The lodge was opened , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The ballot was taken for the election of Mr . VV . T . Key , which having proved unanimous in his favour , the W . M . initiated Mr . Key in an

impressive manner . 'The W . M . having vacated the chair , Bro . Lennox Browne , P . M . and Treasurer , proceeded to install the W . M . elect , Bro . E . Warden Denniss , into the chair of K . S . in his usually excellent manner . The W . M . then invested bis offieers as follows : Bros . Hermann Klein , S . W . ; W . Clifford , J . W . ; Lennox Browne , P . M . and Treas . ; Harding , P . M ., as Sec . ; D . Kempe , S . D . ; F . G . Mellows , J . D . ; Cooke , I . G . ; S . Sinauer , D . C ; and

Ernest Turner , Stwd . The brethren adjourned to a sumptuous banquet , after which the following toasts were proposed by the W . M ., who , both in the investiture of officers and as chairman at the banquet , showed an excellent command of language and performed his duties in such an admirable manner that for so young- a man and Mason elicited from those present a well deserved tribute of praise .

In proposing the first toast , the W . M . said that the position he occupied was one he had long looked forward to , and that he was very pleased and gratified that the first toast he had the honour to propose was that of " Her Maje-ty Victoria , Oueen of England , and Empress of India . " Not able to be a Freemason herself , yet had been very pleased to see that her sons and grandson were members of our Order . After the toast of "The Prince of Wales , M . W . G . M ., "

Bro . the Rev . Stcd'ioline Brownrigg responded in a few words for " The Grand Officers , Present and I'ast . " Bro . Jameson , I . P . M ., in proposing " 'The Health of the W . M ., " said he felt sure that the lodge had done the right thing in placing Bro . Denniss in the chair . The manner in which he had always performed every office be had been appointed to in the lodge was not only a sufficient augury of the fulfilment of his duties in the chair , but the excellent way in which he had invested his officers was proof that he would not be found wanting .

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The Initiate said , in response , that he felt most grateful to the members for electing him a member of their lodge . That although he hsd left it late in life before he had joined their distinguished Society , yet he believed he had made that evening a step in the right direction , and it was his loss that he had not joined before . Bro . Sir Charles Kuan Smith , in response to the toast of

"Ihe Visitors . expressed nimself highly delighted at being present at the installation meeting of the lodge . He was very sorry to say that in consequence of his so frequently moving about in different parts of the world he never had the opportunity of taking office in a lodge and becoming the Master . He had found Masonry a ' ll over the world , even among savages , and the Mohammedans appeared

to him to be the only ones who did not go in for Masonry , although he had found one who returned him the grip . He was also pleased to be present that evening to witness the initiation of a very old friend in Bro . Key , whom he had known for many years and highly respected him . Bro . Trendell , who responded , as well ' as Bro . Jameson , for " The Past Masters , " referred in very feeling terms to

the severe illness of their much respected first Master of the lodge , Bro . Sir P . Cunliffe Owen , who was still in a very dangerous condition at Lowestoft . The Treasurer and Secretary both expressed the great desire to do all they possibly could for the benefit of the lodsre , as did the S . W ., in responding for "The Officers . " During the evening an excellent selection of music was

rendered , under the direction of Bro . Hermann klein . by Bros . Eugene Oudin and Courtice Pounds , and Miss Huddlestone and Miss Rayner . Bro . Harry Tipper ' s playing on the hand bells elicited great applause . Bro . Wilhelm Ganz , P . CO ., saying it was perfection and most refined . 1 he Tyler ' s toast put the finishing touch to a most enjoyable evening .

Cordwainer Ward Lodge ( No . 2241 ) . — A meeting of this lodge was held at the Cannon-street Hotel on ' Wednesday , the 17 th ult . Bro . J . R . Reep , W . M ., presided , and there were present Bros . F . W . Potter , S . W . ; VV . T . Buck , P . M ., as J . W . ; H . J .

Adams , P . G . S . B ., Treas . ; H . Lovegrove , Sec ; C . J . Wilkinson-Pimbury , D . Cowan , J . F . Hepburn , P . M ., C . C ., and others . The onlv business before the lodge was the raising of Bro Bauer , and the ceremony was well performed .

Hiram Lodge ( No . 2416 ) . —Architects and surveyors held high festival on Wednesday , the 24 th ultimo , when the third W . M . was installed . The proceedings commenced with the W . M ., Bro . F . R . Farrow , initiating Messrs . W . H . White , O . Sacks , and E . A . Vickers . Bro . M . Garhutt was elected a joining member . Bro . H . Lovegrove , P . M ., presented Bro . Frederick Atkinson Po » eli ,

W . M . elect , and he was duly installed into the chair of K . S . by the retiring W . M . The officers invested were as follows : Bros . H . T . Bonner , S . W . ; G . Elkington , P . M ., J . W . ; F . R . Farrow , LP . M . and Treas . ; H . Lovegrove , P . M ., Sec ; H . G . VV . Drinkwater . S . D . ; A . F . Wrightson , J . D . ; W . West , I . G . ; S . Jackson , Org . ; W . Heslis , D . C ; H . J . Pain , Steward ; and G . Austin , Tyler . After the completion of the business , 51 members and

visitors dined at Freemasons Tavern , the musical arrangements being excellently managed . by Bros . F . Bevan , E , Dalzell , and Walton Coward . I The visitors present were Bros . C . Martin , P . A . G . D . C . ; R . Willoughby , St . Brain , T . Blashill , E Stimson , F . J . Perks , E . W . Lewcock , J . S . Terry , S . Richardson , E . M . Monev , R . Evans , VV . Kirkland , C . Fruen , J . II . Richardson , II . Hill , C A . Powell , and others .

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BARNET . Cladsmuir Lodge ( No . 13 S 5 ) . —The installation meeting was held at the Red Lion Hotel , on Friday , the 2 Gth ult ., when there was a full attendance of members and visitors in honour of the occasion . Bro . G . Blizard

Abbott , W . M ., presided , and among those present were Bros . R . Fisher Young , P . M ., D . C , P . P . G . D ., and John Brittain , P . M ., P . P . G . W ., wlw acted as S . W . and j . W . respectively ; F . Thompson , S . W . ; F . C Collingwood , J . W ., and W . M . elect ; Charles Gray , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B ., Sec ; VV . Lewis , P . M ., P . P . A . G . D . C , acting D . C ;

R . VV . Oldfield , S . D . ; W . II . G . Ball , P . M . 45 , J . D . ; Anneveld , I . G . ; Marshall , A . D . C . ; Haskins , Org . ; Tibbatts , Stwd . ; J . E . Cussans , P . M ., P . P . G . W . ; J . W . Baxier , P . M ., P . P . G . R . ; S . Tryon , P . M ., P . P . G . Supt . of Works ! J . P . Euerby , P . M ., P . P . G . P . ; R . VV . Goddard , P . M . O 5 , 'T yler ; Mason , Spicer , Cranston , Witthaus , Inglis , H . C . Grimwade , J . Grimwade ,

Baddeley , Humby , Dade , Attree , and Billson . Visitors : Bros . Charles Bullock , Prov . G . Sec . ; J . D . Langton , P . P . G . W . Surrey ; Woods , P . P . G . S . ot Wks . Kent ; O . Wigginton , W . M . 403 ; J . H . Hughes , W . M . 404 ; Hunt , P . M . 194 ; I in ray , 3 ; Tamburini , S . W . 1719 ; E . Apelt , W . M . 1 S 6 ; Witthaus , J . Probert , 340 ; Bishop , and others .

Lodge having been opened , and the minutes of the previous meeting read and confirmed , a Past Master ' s jewel was unanimously voted to the retiring W . M . in recognition of his services during the past year . A ballot was taken for a Life Governorship to one of the Masonic Institutions , and was won by Bro . Dade . Bro . F . C . Collingwood , J . W . and W . M . elect , was then

presented by Bro . VV . Lewis , P . M ., D . C , to receive at the hands of the W . M . the benefit of installation , and was regularly installed according to ancient custon , and proclaimed and saluted . 'The following brethren were then appointed , and , in the majority of cases , invested with the insignia of their respective offices , namely , Bros . R . W . Oldfield , S . W . ; VV . II . G . Ball , J . W . ; W . K .

Hopkin , P . M ., 'Treas . ( elected ); C . Gray , P . M ., Sec ; Anneveld , S . D . ; Tibbatts , J . D . ; Marshall , I . G . ; Mason , A . D . of C . ; Spicer and Fairland , Stewards ; Haskins , Org . ; and R . W . Goddard , 'Tyler . Bro . Abbott , I . P . M ., having , after a few graceful and complimentary remarks by the newly-installed W . M ., been presented with

the Past Master ' s jewel previously voted to him , and having acknowledged the gift , the trustees , officers , and Committee of the Glaibmuir Benevolent Fund were elected , and Hro . Ilopkm , P . M ., Treasurer , was chosen to serve on the Board of Finance of Prov . G . Lodge , and Bro . Gray , P . M ., Sec , on the Hertfordshire Masonic Charity Association .

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Lodge was ( closed with the accustomed formalities , and the brethren dined together under the presidency of Bro . Collingwood , W . M . After dinner the usual loyal and Masonic toasts weie honoured , those of the new " W . M . " and " The Visitors " being received with the greatest enthusiasm .

In the course of the proceedings it was announced that the W . M . had undertaken to represent the lodge at the approaching Festival of the Rjyal Masonic Benevolent Institution , and there is giod reason to believe that he will be in a position to return a goodly total of donations and subscriptions to that Charity .

BRADFORD . Acacia Lodge ( No . 2321 ) . —This lodge met on Thursday , the iSth ult ., when Bro . J . T . Last , W . M ., was supported by Bros . John Niven , I . P . M . ; A . Stephenson , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C ; S . A . Bailey , P . M ., Treas . ; Joseph Wilson , P . M ., P . P . G . Std . Br ., Chap . ; S . A . Auty , P . M .,

Charity Representative ; E . Pearson Peterson , P . M ., Sec ; C . H . Ellis , S . W . ; S . Robinson , J . W . ; John Morton , S . D . ; A . J . Boyle , as J . D . ; A . E . Harris , I . G . ; H . Holmes , Tyler ; R . S . Hird , J . A . Drake , S . of W . ; R . J . Marsland , R . C Douglas , Wm . Docksey , and Joseph S . Hedley . Visitor : Bro . Reuben Williamson , P . M . 521

P . P . G . D . After the lodge had been opened , and the preliminary business disposed of , Bros . Douglas , Docksey , and Hedley were respectively passed to the Second Degree by Bros Niven , P . M . ; Peterson , P . M . ; and Auty , P . M . The working tools were explained by Bro . Robinson , J . W ., and the charge was delivered by Bro . Ellis , S . W . Apologies

were tendered for the absence of several brethren , and alter " Hearty good wishes" the lodge was closed , and the brethren proceeded to refreshment , after which the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured , and a pleasant evening spent , harmony and recitations being contributed by Bros . Docksey , Last , Harris , and Wilson , until the Tyler ' s toast dispersed the brethren .

CHERTSEY . The Abbey Lodge ( No . 2120 ) . —The instal . lation meeting of this well-known lodge was held at the Masonic Hall , on Wednesday , the loth ult ., and there was an exceedingly large muster of members and visitors , the latter numbering 22 , which included Bros . Col . G . Noel Money , C . B ., P . G . M . ; the Rev . E . R . Parr , M . A ., P . M .

979 and 321 , P . P . G . C Cheshire ; G . D . Lister , P . M . 307 , P . P . S . G . W . ; B . Latter Tandy , 12 S 0 , P . P . S . G . W . Essex ; J . B . S . Lancaster , P . M . 2317 , P . P . G . S . B . ; and C . T . Tyler , P . M . 1395 , P . P . S . G . U . Owing to the recent indisposition of the outgoing W . M ., Bro . VV . Dix , the installation ceremony was conducted by Bro . H . J . Bidwell , P . G . D . C , Sec . Bro . Welch

afterwards invested the following as officers of the lodge : Bros . Dix , I . P . M . ; James Webb , S . W . ; T . Dix , J . W . ; II . C Leigh Bennett , P . P . S . G . W ., Treas . ; H . J . Bidwell , P . G . D . C , Sec ; F . Harper , S . D , ; W . Brooks , J . D . ; A . McCormick , I . G . ; A . G . Hutchins , D . C . ; T . D . Fisher , Org . ; H . G . Nesmyth and C . Head , Stwds . ; andG . J . Mason , Tyler .

In addition to those already mentioned the members of the lodge present were Bros . E . T . Madeley , P . M . ; A . W . Crewdson , P . M . ; VV . H . Gardener , P . M . ; G . Gardener , Winkworth , R . J . Hunt , T . J . Rawlings , E . Squire , Joseph Hunt , C . J . Nesmyth , W . Bates , W . Tranter , A . Reed , George Fietcher , Colman , Brown , Hill , Wenham , and Althorp . The visitors not enumerated above included Bros . II . Ledger , 2342 ; H . Beardshaw ,

122 S ; A . H . Gale , 2317 ; John Hoey , P . M . 2317 ; H . W . Gloster , 2317 ; T . Elliott , 1564 ; Edward Head , 16 S 1 j Gilbert H . White , W . M . 1 395 ; A . G . Jackman , 2317 ; | . Norden , S 79 ; S . C . Knight , 139 J ; C . F . Passmore , W . M . 2317 ; VV . F . Larkin , 1900 ; H . J . Bragg , 3 S 2 ; A . W . Gerrard , W . M . 1415 ; James Hopps , 1900 and Grace , 177 . A grand banquet , which was served by Bro . G . J . Mason in his best style , alterwards took place .

ECCLES . Victoria Lodge ( No . 1345 ) . —This lodge was held at the Masonic Rooms , on Thursday , the iSth ult ., there beinsr present : Bros . W . Broughton , W . M . ; W . Pearson , S . W . ; J . Ambler , J . W . ; T . Wood , I . P . M . j ) . Lees , P . M ., Prov . G . S ., Treas . ; W . Corner , P . M ., P . D . P . G . D . C , Sec ; W . II . JacksonJ . D .: T . McClelland

, P . M . ; A . Grundy , H . Hunter , W . H . Budgen , J . R . Plews , J . Martindale , G . Broughton , ) . Douzer , J . VV . Wharmby , and W . W . Beebee , Org . The visitors present were : Bros . S . Luke , 2363 ; W . L . Rooke , 2275 ; T . Hilton , P . M ., P . G . D . C ; T . Ball , P . M ., 1213 ; W . Bowden , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B . ; A . Jackson , S . W ., 16 . 3 ; Geo . F . Carr , P . M . 1542 , P-P . G . Org . ; W . J . Allitt , P . M . 993 and 16 33 : VV .

HowaJd , 1147 ; I . G . Cooper , 16 33 ; H . J . Ciellin , 5 S 1 ; J . G . IIenson , 5 Si ; James Booth , P . M . 1213 ; and C . E . Hindley , P . M ., P . P . S . G . D . The minutes of the previous meeting having been confirmed Bro . A . Grundy was raised to tie Sublime Degree ot M . M . by Bro . McClelland , P . M ., in a very effective minner . Bro . VV . Pearson , S . W ., was unanimously elected

W . M ., and the lodge was closed . At the racial board Bro . Broughton , W . M ., on behalf of himself and brethren of the lodge , presented to Bro . Corner a valuable gold watch in recognition of his services as secretary for a period of 10 years , and in presenting this token of the esteem in which Bro . Corner was held by the brethren , said that as Master of the lodgeit was a great pleasure to

, him on that the last occasion during his year of oflice at which he would be able to preside as W . M . that he had such a pleasurable duty to perform , and he trusted that Bro . Corner would long be spared to wear the watch , which he then handed to him . The inner plate bore the following inscription : "Presented to Bro . W . Corner , jun .. P . M ., P . P . D . G . D . C , by the brethrenof the Victoria Lodire . i-u . v

in token of the high esteem in which he is held by them , Jan . iS , 1 S 94 . " Upon the outer case was to be recorded another event of permanent interest to the Ldge , viz ., the presentation of a banner , by Bro . Lees , P . M ., Treas ., the case for which had been given by the W . M . Bros . Lees , P . M . ; McClellar . d . P . M . ; and T . Wood ,

P . M ., having spoken in eulogistic terms of Bro . Corner , and expressed their pleasure at seeing his valuable service ! to some extent recognised by the brethren , Bro . Corner , in reply , said that at no time had he felt it so difficult to respond to a toast . He had on one occasion tried to compile a speech but had failed so completely that he made up his mind never to repeat the experiment .