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draft Jflasonrg . INDUSTRY LODGE ( No . 186 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge was held at the Freemasons ' Hall , Great Queen-street , W . C , on Tuesday , the 2 Gth ult . The lodge room was filled with brethren and visitors , amongst the latter were Bros . G . F . Smith , W . M . 1 S 39 ; Harry Price , W . M . 177 ; J . T . Salmon , S . W . 917 ; W . B . Marcus , S . D . 1 S 39 ; Barclay Perkins , W . M . 192 ; T . W . Cooper , P . M . 53 S , P . P . G . J . D . Middx .: I . Bieling ,

W . M . 534 ; F . W . Mayes , P . M . 1 S 97 , P . P . G . P . ; E . Lancaster , P . M . 12 S 7 ; W . Hamlyn , P . M . 1 G 22 ; A . R . W . Powles , W . M . igoi ; J . J . Marsh , 132 C , P . P . G . S . ; N . B . Headon , P . M . and Treas . 1426 ; and a number of other brethren . After the minutes of the previous lodge meeting were read and confirmed , the W . M . elect , Bro . George W . Hook , S . W ., was presented by Bro . W . II . Hook , P . M .,

to the W . M ., Bro . John G . Horsey , to receive the benefit of installation . The ceremony having been duly performed , the newly-installed Worshiplul Master appointed and invested Bros . W . S . Page , S . W . ; W . W . Westley , J . W . ; Reuben Allison , P . M ., Sec ; J . B . Sherring , S . D . ; N . Cornock , J . D . ; R . C . Powell , I . G . ; S . M . Banker , ist Steward ; J . W . Grover , 2 nd Steward ; and D . J . Robinson , P . M , D . C .

I he banquet was held in the Crown Room of the tavern , whither the brethren retired to spend a very pleasant evening . In the absence of the I . P . M ., Bro , \ V ~ . H . Hook , P . M ., supported the W . M ., and after the usual loyal toasts had been disposed of , gave , in feeling and appropriate terms , " The Health of the Worshipful Master , Bro . Geo . W . Hook . " The toast was drank with acclamation , and , in reply , the

W . M . 's remarks ( evidently to the purpose ) were most enlhusiaslically received . A very special musical treat was provided , violin duets by Messrs . Cobbett and Bade ; harp solo by Madam Fortescue ; and songs by Miss Maud Cameron and Bros . Earl and Hook , P . M ., all of which were highly appreciated . The W . M ., acting I . P . M ., officers , brethren , and visitors all seemed to vie with each other in making a successful pleasant evening , and they succeeded beyond expectation .

KENNINGTON LODGE ( No . i „? Si ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge was held at the Horns , Kennington , on Tuesday , the 2 nd inst . Bro . G . Stranger , W . M ., occupied the chair , and was supported by the following : Bros . ] . Plowman , S . W .: R . La Feuillade , J . W . ; G . Everett , P . M ., Treas . ; W . Stuart , P . M ., Sec ; R . Lingby , S . D . ; H . F . Foale , J . D . ; ] . La Feuillade , Org . ; H . Cruse , I . G . ; II . M . Appleton , ' P . M . ; W . P . Webb ,

P . M . ; J . Cockburn , P . M . ; T . Walls , P . M . ; H . Higgins , P . M . j C . H . Kohler , P . M . ; and many other brethren . The visitors present were Bros . J . Noble , P . M ., Sec . 975 ; J . Miller , P . M . 765 ; C . Wise , P . M . 115 S ; S . Lucas , P . M . 192 ; W . D . Becket , P . M . 7 S 0 ; H . 1 . Lardner , P . M . 1 G 23 ; R . Wall , 1744 ; I . Sims , SGi ; H . Salter , J . D . Scii ; G . Rice , 144 6 ; G . Horton , 72 ; W . Reed , 1922 ; Egbert Roberts , 1 G 23 ; J . P . Manly , Abbey 1 nAivn . on . l \\? \\ l I *» . » . C ... t « ll « * I ,,

UVU ^ ., ,, L . CL , loy / . 'I he lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the previous meeting read and confirmed . The Auditors ' report , which showed a substantial balance to the credit of the lodge , was then read and adopted . Bro . G . \ V . Thompson , 169 , was balloted for as a joining member , and declared unanimously elected . The W . M . having passed Bro . Grover to the Second Degree , Bro . John Plowman , S . W ., W . M . elect , was presented for installationand

in-, stalled into the chair as W . M . for the ensuing year . The appointment of officers then took place , and the following brethren were duly invested with collars : Bros . R . La Feuillade , S . W . ; R . Lingby , J . W . j G . Everett , P . M , Treas . ; W . Stuart , P . M ., Sec ; H . F . Foale , S . D . ; H . Cruse , J . D . ; W . VV . VVestly , I . G . ; Ruffle , D . of C . j Dennis and J . T . La Feuillade , Stwds . ; Grover , Org . ; and Reinhardt , Tyler .

The usual addresses were delivered in a highly creditable manner by Bro . Stranger , I . P . M ., the Installing Master . 'Ihe newly-installed W . M . then presented the I . P . M . with a handsome jewel , and , in doing so , remarked that it was a very great pleasure to him to think that his firU duty connected with the chair was to present Bro . Stranger , whom he had known for so many year ; , with a small token in recognition of his valuable services during the past year .

Bro . btranger , in suitable terms , acknowledged the gift . It was next proposed by Bro . T . C . Walls , P . M ., and carried unanimously : That a resolution be recorded on the minutes of the lodge thanking Bro . William Mann , P . M ., for his valuable and indefatigable setvices as Treasurer , and expressing the sympathy of the brethren with him in the causes that necessitated his relinguishing that office , and , further , that a copy of the resolution be engrossed on

vellum and presented to Bro . Mann . A vote of thanks was recorded to the Installing Master , after which the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to an excellent banquet , catered for by the host , Bro . Buxton . After dinner the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were honoured . " The Qjeen and the Craft" was , as usual , the first toast , the Worshipful Master observing that no bod

more loyal y of men would be found in the kingdom than Freemasons . "H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , M . W . G . M ., " was next given , and received with enthusiasm . The Worshipful Master , in proposing this toast , remarked that it needed very few words from him to commend it their notice , as H . R . H . was deservedly popular , and was always welcomed in the same hearty

manner . " The Grand Officers , Present and Past , " was then proposed by Bro . Plowman , W . M ., who remarked that as numerous engagements prevented H . R . H . the Prince of Wales from presiding at Grand Lodge , his place was very

ably taken by flic Earl of Carnarvon or Lord Lathorn . Wiih respect to ihe other Grand Officers , they worthily carried out the duties connected with the Grand Lodge . Bro . Stranger , I . P . M ., in proposing "The Health of the W . M ., " said he had no d-ubt the brethren would give the toast a cordial welcome , and unite with him in

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wishing their W . M . a happy and prosperous year of office , and health and strength tc enable him to satisfactorily perform the duties of the chair . Bro . J . Plowman , W . M ., tendered his sincere thanks to the brethren for the hearty reception accorded the toast , and assured them that he would always do his best to promote the welfare of the lodge and ensure the happiness and comfort of the members . It was now his pleasant duty to

propose " The Health of the Installing Master , " and the brethren would agree with him that no brother who had gone before could do more in honesty of purpose than Bro . Stranger , who had just vacated the chair . Their I . P . M . had for many years worked hard in Freemasonry , and had during his term of office faithfully discharged the onerous duties of Master of the lodge . Bro . Stranger , I . P . M ., returned thanks for the manner

in which the toast of his health had been proposed and received , and expressed the hope that he might be with them for many years to come . "The Visitors" was then proposed by the W . M ., who said that visitors were always welcome in the Kennington Lodge , and trusted that the reception they had met with would give them courage to visit again . Bro . Lardner , P . M ., responded , and said that it seemed

to him as though he was in his own lodge , as his visits had been so frequent . He congratulated the lodge on its Master , and thought that it augured well for the coming year . He trusted that he should have the opportunity of visiting again during that period , and hear the W . M . work the various ceremonies . Bro . Wise , P . M ., observed that the ceremony of installation was one of the most impressive , especially when

rendered in the manner they had seen it performed that evening by the I . P . M . He hoped that at the end of the year the lodge would not regret its choice of Master , nor the W . M . regret appointing the officers he had . Bro . J . Noble , P . M ., also responded , and remarked that thepresentoccasion was the fifth time hehadbeen presentat the installation meeting of that lodge . It had afforded him very great pleasure to see his esteemed friend . Bro . Plowman ,

installed into the chair . He was certain they had placed the right man in the right place . He heartily thanked the lodge for the hearty welcome the visitors had received . Bro . T . C . Walls , P . M ., replying on behalf of the toast of " The Past Masters , " said that , as one of the oldest P . M . 's , he was pleased to congratulate the lodge on the progress it had made . He regretted the absence of Bro .

Mann , P . M ., through illness , and assured thc brethren that he should always revere Bro . Mann ' s name , for he ( Bro . Walls ) was initiated by him just 12 years ago . The Worshipful Master next proposed " The Treasurer and Secretary , " and while regretting the reasons that made Bro . Mann , their late Treasurer , relinguish office , congratulated the lodge on its choice of Bro . Everett , an esteemed P . M ., to fill the vacancy . They were all so well acquainted

with the-abilities of Bro . Stuart , P . M ., their Secretary , that it would be needless for him to dwell on them . Bro . Everett , P . M ., Treas ., in returning thanks , said that the duties of Treasurer were not new to him , as he had been for 27 years in the Craft , and had therefore a considerable amount of experience . He had not contemplated accepting office again ; but he had such an affectionate regard for the lodge , that when it had unanimously elected him Treasurer he could not say no . He would endeavour

to promote the happiness and comfort of the brethren . Bro . Stuart , P . M ., Sec , said that he had responded so many times on behalf of this toast , that he would refer the brethren to his previous remarks on the subject . "The Officers" having been duly responded to , the Tyler ' s toast closed the proceedings . The musical arrangements were under the able management of Bro . Egbert Roberts , who was assisted by Bro . W . Reed , Miss E . Chapuy , Miss M . Elliott , and Madame E . Saunders . —

IVY LODGE ( No . 1441 ) . —The regular January meeting of this lodge was held on Tuesday , the 2 Gth ult ., at the Surrey Masonic Hall , Camberwell New-road , when the following officers and brethren were present : Bros . John Williams , W . M . ; Cooper , S . W . ; Taylor , J . W . j Skegg , P . M ., Sec ; Mattock , P . M ., Treas . ; Shaw , S . D . ; D . H . Ashford , J . D . ; Dr . James , I . G . ; Edle , D . C ; Cadbury Jones , Stwd . ; Cantle , P . M . ; Knight Smith ,

P . M . ; Reynolds , P . M . ; C . Fitch , Cray , Inwood , Allsworth , and others . Bro . Smith was a visitor . The lodge was opened , and the minutes of the last lodge meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . Inwood was passed to the Degree of F . C , the ceremony being ably performed by the W . M . This being election night , the bye-laws were read , after which Bro . Cooper , S . W ., was unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing year . Bro . Mattock , P . M .,

was re-elected Treas . ; and Bro . Lee , Tyler ; Bros . C . Fitch and Cray , Auditors . All Masonic business being ended , the lodge was closed in ancient form and adjourned till March . After this lodge is closed the brethren never separate without singing a beautiful anthem composed for the lodge by Bro . Knight Smith , P . M ., Org . This lodge has been long noted for its happy meetings , the brethren work well and in perfect

harmony , indeed it is a pleasure for any brother to visit the Ivy Lodge to witness the good working , and partake of their hospitality and entertainment , for the lodge is full of talent—players , singers , and reciters . The brethren of this lodge are generous ; they do not keep all these good things to themselves , for they had a " Ladies' banquet , " dispensing with all Masonic toasts ; they invited their wives , sisters , and daughters to dine with

them , and right merrily they enjoyed themselves . During the working of the lodge the ladies assembled were received in the entrance hall by the two Stewards , Bros . Edle and Cadbury Jones , and conducted to a private room down stairs . After the lodge was closed , and working tools , & c , put away , they were conducted by the Stewards to the lodge room , where they were received by the brethren , when introductions took place . This room they viewed with evident curiosity . One lady took possession of the Master ' s

chair , and another asked to see the wonderful poker and gridiron . The ladies and gentlemen then adjourned to the banqueting room , where a splendid dinner and dessert awaited them , to which ample justice was done , after which thc musical programme was commenced . The Chairman having proposed "The Health of the Queen , " the National Anthem was sung in solo and chorus . Mrs . D . H . Ashford sustained the solo part in a charming manner . To the toast of " The Prince and Princess of Wales , "

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Bro . Cantle sang in his usual fine style " The Schooner on the Sands . " To "The Success of the Ivy Lodge , " Bro . Reynolds gave a capital recitation called "Kissing Cup ' s Race . " To the toast of the evening— " The Ladies "—Bro . Knight Smith admirably sang "Tell me , Mary , how to woo thee , " followed by Mrs . D . H . Ashford beautifully

rendering the song " Lord Mayor Whittington , " after which Bro . Cadbury Jones returned thanks on behalf of the ladies in a very appropriate speech , " The Health ot the Chairman " having been proposed and drunk , Bro . Smith played a selection on the pianoforte . Mrs . D . H . Ashford and Bro . I . Cantle then added to the enjoyment of the evening by singing in good style a duet ,

" Syren and Friar , " which was well received . The Chairman , in his reply , expressed the great pleasure he felt at seeing the ladies present . The Chairman then proposed " The Health of thc highly-esteemed Secretary , Bro . Skegg , P . M ., " and after a song , " Never More , " pretilly sang by Mrs . G . Mattock " , Bro . Skegg replied in a few well chosen sentences .

Bro . Cooper then caused much amusement in his recitation of the ' [ Bashful Man ; " Miss Annie Burke well executed a pianoforte solo ; Bro . Reynolds , with good effect , recited "Rubinstein's Piano . " Theduet" Excelsior , " sung by Bro . Knight Smith and Bro . I . Cantle , brought to the close one of the most happy and successful evenings within the walls of the Ivy Lodge .

SKELMERSDALE LODGE ( No . 1658 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held at the Surrey Masonic Hall , Camberwell New road , on Thursday , the 2 Sth ult . Present : Bro . John Darwin Smith , W . M . ; j . Hill , S . W . ; W . J . Richardson , J . W . ; C . C Gibby , S . D . ; W . S . Harvey , J . D . ; E . A . Francis , D . C . ; H . Cohen , I . G . ; R . Walden and A . B . Norman , Stwds . ; J . Perry , Org . ; H . Thomas ,

Tyler ; Boys , I . P . M . ; Cox , P . M . ; H . Buckeridge , C . Pigeon , R . Carter , R . Rowlands , J . George , F . Tull , E . Side , A . Side , G . Richardson , J . Letchford , W . Burringer , S . F . Bygrave , E . Gibson , E . Swan , B . Cohen , T . Williams , L . Sigle , E . A . Francis , C . Pinnock , A . B . Norman , E . Eaton , S . Zucker , C . J . Smith , A . J . Shore , and F . Whitlock . The visitors were Bros . T . Brady , 115 S ; J . Hose ,

' 595 J T . Finch , 217 ; A . Bannister , J . W . 1632 ; ' 1 . Apsey , J . D . 534 5 J . Coe , P . M . 1339 ; W . Douglas , 1457 ; and W . Boyce , J . W . 30 . The lodge was opened and the minutes were read and confirmed , after which Bros . J . George , A . O . Side , E . D . Side , and M . Syers were made Master Masons in a very effective manner . Bro . Barringer was passed to the Second

Degree , and Mr . Frank Abbot Whitlock was initiated according to ancient custom . This being election night , the bye-laws were read , and the brethren unanimously elected Bro . James Hill , S . W ., as W . M . for the ensuing year . They also re-elected in the same manner Bro . G . J . Earney , P . M ., as the Treasurer , and Bro . H . Thomas , as Tyler . The Treasurer proposed , and Bro . W . H . Boys , I . P . M .,

seconded , that the P . M . jewel of ten guineas be given to Bro . J . D . Smith , W . M ., as a token of recognition of the valuable services and his devotedness during to the duties the past year , the Audit Committee was appointed to audit the accounts . Bro . Hill , W . M . elect , proposed , and Bro . S . Bygrave seconded , that the Charity box be placed on and allowed to

go round the table , thc proceeds to be placed to thc Benevolent Fund . The brethren accompanied the W . M . to a good refreshment . The loyal toasts were given and " God save the Queen , " and " God bless the Prince of Wales" were sung . The toast of " The W . M . " being given , he responded by informing the brethren that £ 1 13 s . was found in the

" benevolent box . " He stated that that evening being the last on which he would preside over them , he desired to express his thanks for the kindness , good feeling , and brotherly love evinced to him during his year of office . He should be succeeded by a good , true , and worthy brother , as he had succeeded several who were of the same character . It had been noted that the W . M . ' s of that lodge had

been good workers , and that they had been well supported by the officers and brethren . He was exceedingly proud that they had voted him a mark of their recognition of his work . He had done his best , and he was pleased and satisfied to find they appreciated his efforts . The toast of " Ihe Initiate " being given , he responded in a few words , showing his appreciation of his admission

among them , and he hoped to prove worthy of the lodge . Bro . H . Cohen gave a splendid recitation . The Worshipful Master then proposed "The Health ol the W . M . Elect . " Bro . J . Hill thanked the members of the lodge for thc trust they had reposed in him . He would faithfully , zealously , and impartially perform the duties of the high office they had given to him . He then spoke upon the

management of a lodge , and said it was the Master ' s duty to see the ^ brethren provided in as comfortable manner as possible , but that the funds of the lodge should never be allowed to come below the expenses to be incurred . He then explained his views of theessentials required in every brother seeking office . In his opinion , the first was seniority ; the second , whether the brother had paid all his dues ; thirdly , that he

had attended regularly and punctually—except in sickness or more pressing emergency—to the lodge work ; fourthly , that he was able and willing to perform the duties of his office , or willing to learn to do them ; fifthly , that as far as his time and circumstances would allow , he attend lodges of instruction visited by his fellow officers , and show he was able to do the work ; and , lastly , that he was willing to

make sacrifices to attend punctually and discharge the duties of his office . He did not make these remarks from any desire to hurt any brother ' s feeling ; but to enlighten the younger or more recently admitted members as to thc essentials required in an officer . He thanked them for their kind attention , and hoped they would have a happy and prosperous year . " The Visitors' " toast was givenand they responded ,

, praising the bountiful board spread before them and thc good , hearty feeling evinced by the members of the lodge towards all their visitors . " The P . M . 's , Treasurer , Secretary , and Officers" were given as one toast , because the time was cettinir on .

1 he Treasurer gave them to understand that the funds were in a most satisfactory state ; that Bro . Hill had arranged everything so well that he had little to do but keep their money . The Tyler ' s toast closed the evening of pleasure and harmony .