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beneficent work more widely known , besides doing the chapter devoted to lodges chartered in America by the Grand Lodges of England , for which he is so well fitted . The editor-in-chief , Bro . H . L . Stillson , has done his utmost to render the history all it should be by the careful selection of contributors , the most

scrupulous attention to all details , and by his determination to spare neither labour nor expense to secure accuracy and thoroughness in all the departments of the history . I have never co-operated in any Masonic work with more pleasure and satisfaction than in this , the latest history of the Craft . W . I . HUGHAN .

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METROPOLITAN MEETINGS . Temple Lodge ( No . 101 ) . —The regular meeting of this flourishing lodge was held at the Ship and Turtle , Leadenhall-street , on the 3 rd inst ., when there were present Bros . Frank Williams , W . M . ; Sidney Smith , S . W . ; John Sparks , / . VV . ,- Edwin Lardner , P . M ., Sec . ; Harry Wood , S . D . ; Frank Wint , J . D . : George , P . M .,

D . C . ; Charles Plant , I . G . ; Horace Petley , Org . ; Jas . 13 udd , Stwd . ; Flegg , P . M . ; H . Wynne , P . M . ; J . Brandon White , P . M . ; Ruff , H . Eyre , Harrison , Sparks , Payton , J . Wint , J . Shelvey , Wm . Briant , Lankester , Dr . Keates , Green , and others . The visitors were Bros . R . Greenwood , P . M . 1641 ; Chas . Henry Stone , J . D . 507 ; W . H . Moore , J . W . 162 ^ : Dr . Frank

Oldfield , P . M . 134 ; Wm . Price , S . D . 2 S ; Saml . Cross , S . W . 2292 ; Edmund Petley , 1672 ; Dr . G . Etheridge , 303 ; Thos . Roe , S . W . 1641 ; Frank Swinford , 2272 ; and Rushton O'deM , 2077 . The minutes of the installation meeting having been confirmed , the ceremonies of passing and initiation were rehearsed by Bro . George , P . M ., in an excellent manner .

Messrs . Lankester and Keates were duly initiated , and Bro . Payton passed . The W . M . having resumed the chair , stated that it was the desire of the brethren that the warrant of the Canonbury Chapter be transferred , and that the name be altered to that of the Temple Chapter . Accordingly the Secretary announced that a petition was drawn up to be signed by the brethren , and would be

forwarded to Grand Chapter for that purpose . The VV . M . gave the following notice of motion : " That a ladies' night take place the first Tuesday in May . " The lodge being closed , the brethren adjourned to an excellent banquet , personally superintended by Bro . Ashley . This finished , the customary loyal and Masonic toasts were given in admirable speeches by the W . M ., and were drunk

right loyally . The toast of " The Deputy Grand Master , the Earl of Lathom , and the rest of the Grand Officers , Present and Past , " was next given , the W . M . remarking that since the last meeting he had had the pleasure of attending the Board of Benevolence , and he could testify to the enormous time that was given by the Grand Officers for

the benefit of the Craft , and most ungrudgingly . The toast of " The Worshipful Master " was next given by the I . P . M ., who stated he had only to mention the name and there was the greatest enthusiasm among the brethren , for they all knew he had the welfare of the lodge at heart . He certainly would say that he had been the means of resuscitating the lodge . The number of worthy brethren

he had introduced , and especially the two initiates that evening , were worthy of any lodge . He trusted the W . M . would be spared for many years to grace the Temple Lodge . The toast was received with acclamation . In reply , the W . M . thanked all for such a cordial reception , and the great pleasure it gave him to preside over such a lodge . It was a proud position , and one that had been his

ambition for many years . He knew he had the confidence of the brethren , and with the assistance of the Past Masters the work would not in the least suffer during the present year . He assured the brethren that his interest in the lodge would not lapse , and he must state the delight it gave him to see the manner the lodge was advancing . ' He could safely say it was second to none in London as regards its

members , working and its splendid musical talent . The next was the toast of " The Initiates , " which the W . M . gave with great feeling . His greatest desire was to keep up the prestige of the Temple Lodge , and he was confident that in introducing such highly esteemed brethren as Bros . Lankester and Dr . Keates , he had endeavoured to do so . Bro . Lankester was his worthy cousin , and on

hearing he had become W . M . elect , he asked that he might be proposed , which the VV . M . said he was delighted to do . Bro . Dr . Keates he had known for many years , and he was certain that they would both prove worthy members . In reply , Bro . Lankester remarked that he spoke with feelings of regret and diffidence , of regret to think the many years he had allow to slip by before being introduced

into such a noble Institution , and diffidence because he felt such an humble member among such an array of distinguished brethren . He was delighted to see so many brethren around who had been friends for many years , and to whom he knew he could go for advice at any time . He had felt for some years that very fraternal feeling - which

existed among Freemasons , which had led him to ask the W . M . to admit him into such a noble Order . The ceremony performed by Bro . George , P . M ., had deeply impressed him , and though only an unit in such a great and honoured assembly , he hoped to prove himself a worthy brother .

Bro . Dr . Keates thanked the brethren heartily for drinking to their healths , and thoroughly endorsed all that had been said by his brother initiate . He trusted that he might follow in his footsteps , and would do all he possibly could for the good of Freemasonry .

Ihe toast of " The Visitors " followed , which the W . M . said gave him extreme pleasure in proposing . He said that they were always welcomed , and he believed the lodge was more favoured in that respect than many other lodges . He had received a letter from Bro . Simpson , P . G . C , who

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regretted his inability to attend , but wished the brethren every happiness and prosperity . They had many worthy brethren present , and the lodge gave them all a most hearty greeting . Bros . Cross , S . W . ; Oldfield , P . M . ; and Greenwood , P . M ., very ably responded . The Worshipful Master next gave the toast of " The Past Masters , " remarking that no one knew their value

until the brother was installed . He would say he was most ably supported by them , in fact they had all that evening filled most important positions . He must specially thank Bro . George , P . M ., for so kindly performing the ceremonies . Of the I . P . M . also , who had been most ready to do all he possibly could and promised to do so , he would ask the brethren specially to drink to his restoration to

health , as he was about to take a voyage to that end . He would say may the Temple Lodge always boast such a splendid array of Past Masters . Bros . Wynne and Flegg , I . P . M ., responded most heartily , assuring the W . M . he might ever look to them for whatever assistance he required . The toast of " The Treasurer and Secretary " followed ,

which was given by the W . M . very feelingly , who said that toast was always drunk with great enthusiasm . Our Bro . Thomas , P . M ., Treas ., we heartily sympathise with in his severe illness , and trust he may speedily be restored . He was deeply grateful to Bro . Lardner , P . M ., who had undertaken the combined duties , remarking that he was positive no lodge could boast such a Secretary , and if he were to

speak for an hour he could not eulogise him more than he deserved . He was proud to think he had induced him to join the Temple Lodge some few years ago , and no brother could be more thankful than he to him for undertaking the onerous duties during his year of office . In reply , Bro . Lardner , P . M ., stated the W . M . had praised him so highly , but he would state that it was only

for the love he had for the lodge and every brother in it that he undertook the duties . It was one of the happiest times in his life to be present in the lodge , and see such happy gatherings . It redounded upon the W . M ., who was in himself the host of all hosts , and no one could but discharge their duties ably and well when they had such a W . M . to serve . He heartily thanked them for drinking to his health

and he trusted that they might go on and prosper , and keep up the prestige of the Temple Lodge . The toast of "The Charities" was given by the W . M ., who remarked that he was proud to have represented the lodge at the late Festival of the Benevolent Institution . The toast of "The Officers" was given , and the S . W .

responded in an admirable manner . The Tyler ' s toast closed a most enjoyable meeting . The musical arrangements were under the direction ol the able Organist , Bro . Horace Petley , who was most effectively assisted by the following : Bros . J . Budd , John Wint , Wm . Price , Frank Swinford , Rushton O'dell , Dr . G . Etheridge , Edmund Petley , John Shelvey , and Green .

Duke of Edinburgh Lodge ( No . 1259 ) . —A regular meeting of the above lodge was held at the Cape of Good Hope Tavern , Commercial-road , E ., on Tuesday , the 3 rd instant , under the presidency of Bro . Geo . Parrett , supported by the following officers : Bros . R . Fielder , S . W . ; W . J . Trappitt , | . W . ; C . Wakefield , P . M ., Treas . ; J . W . Buchan , P . M ., Sec . ; I . Lusty , S . D . ; I . F . Foulds

J . D . ; Munro , acting I . G . ; G . T . H . Seddon , Org . ; and Very , P . M ., Tyler . There were also present Bros . J . R . Omer , I . P . M . ; E . W . Esmond , P . M . ; I . P . Moore , P . M . ; S . J . Beale , VV . Harding , M . Alf . Sneiling , J . F . Foulds , J . F . Munro , Frank Adams , and H . Busbridge . Visitors : Bros . A . W . Tranmer , 13 S 2 ; J . Nightscales , 13 S 2 ; J . Marrison , P . M . 13 S 2 ; J . Horn , 130 ( 5 ;

T . Hallet , 1 S 16 ; and Jno . Mills , 1765 . The lodge having been opened , the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . By the courtesy of the W . M . and brethren , Bro . Tranmer , of the Corinthian Lodge , who , through the exigencies of his calling , was unable to await the next meeting of his own lodge , was , after the usual questions , allowed to take the full privileges

admitting him to the rank of M . M . In due degree Bros . Alf . Sneiling and A . G . Watts were made participants of the mysteries entitling them to the rank of Craftsmen . In the further Masonic business a handsome contribution was voted towards a testimonial to Hro . Atkins , P . M ., on his retirement from the duties of Preceptor of the Duke of Edinburgh Lodge of Instruction , which he has so long and

worthily fulfilled . The lodge being closed , the brethren adjourned to an ample and weil-served repast , in which Bro . Busbridge maintained his character as a good ministrant to inner requirements . On this occasion he was assisted by a much appreciated contribution from Bro . J . Lusty , whose " real " article does not often appear further east than the

"Ship and lurtle . " The usual loyal toasts and those of " H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , M . W . G . M ., " and " The Grand Officers , Present and Past , " were warmly proposed and accepted . "The W . M . " was proposed by Bro . Omer , I . P . M ., in brief and suitable terms , in which he pointed out the W . M . ' s energetic and efficient discharge of the duties of his high

office . Bro . G . Parrett , in reply , expressed his satisfaction with the assistance he received both from Past Masters and his officers , and trusted such co-operation would continue . For " The Visitors" Bro . Tranmer expressed his thanks for the favour he had received at the hands of the lodge in granting him the coveted Degree . Had they not done so it might have been put off to an indefinite time .

Bro . Nightscales and other visiting brethren also responded . Other toasts followed . The Tyler ' s toast brought a pleasant evening to a close . During the intervals Bro . Seddon played a brilliant pianoforte solo— " Mentana , valse brillante " —and the following brethren sang : Bros . Buchan , Foulds , Horn , Fielder , and Parrett . Bro . Very recited and sang a humorous ditty .

Kennington Lodge ( No . 1381 ) . —This prosperous transpontine lodge held its last meeting of the season at the Horns Tavern , Kennington Park , on Tuesday , the 3 rd instant , when the following were present , among others : Bros . J . La Feuillade , VV . M . ; Dennis , S . VV . ; Lundie , J . W . ; George . Everett , P . M ., Treas . ; W . Stuart , P . M ., Sec . ; Hearn , S . D . ; Mecham , J . D . ; G . Millson , I . G . ; Colwell , D . C ; Burrows and Thornley , Stewards ; J . Burn , Org . ; H . Higgins , P . M . ;

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Capt . T . C . Walls , P . M ., P . P . G . W . ; C . H . Kohler , P . j . i . J . Cockburn , P . M . ; H . F . Foale , P . M . ; and VV . ty ' Westley , I . P . M . Among the visitors were Bros . Jen ! iins ' I . P . M . SCo ; J . H . Rose , 975 ; Smithers , 1 S 04 ; C . Hllr | ' 134 S ; and others . _ ' The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , Bros . E . Archer and A . Durie were raised

to the Third Degree , and Bros . A . J . Llewhelhn and H , M , Wolsey passed as F . C ' s . The ballot was then taken on be-half of Messrs . R . B . Hopkins and A . Harris , and it provi n „ to be unanimous , they were duly initiated . The W . M ., wi ^ the able assistance of the I . P . M ., discharged his dutieseff . lively . Previously to the lodge being closed , the VV . jyi announced that it was his intention to serve as Steward to

the next Festival of the R . M . LB ., when he hoped to be well supported by the brethren . The Secretary to that Institu . tion , Bro . McLeod , unfortunately , by the pressure of other engagements , could not attend that evening . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to the banquet , which was capitally served by Bro . Buxton .

Upon the removal of the cloth , the usual toasts received full justice . Bro . G . Everett proposed " The Health of the W . M . " He said that he felt sorry that the I . P . M ., whose privilege it was to discharge that duty , had been compelled to leave . Bro . Westley , the I . P . M ., during his year had shown younger Masons how the work of a lodge should be carried

on , and they had all seen how well and worthily he had assisted the W . M . that day . The W . M . had done very well , but he hoped to see him do better before the exp iration of his year of office . The W . M . had called attention to the fact that as he , Bro . La Feuillade , was Steward to the

Boys' Festival 1891 he hoped that the brethren would give him their hearty support . He , the speaker , being- a member of the Provisional Committee of that deserving Institution , also echoed that wish . The toast having been warmly received , the W . M . briefl y replied .

" The Health of the Initiates , " coupled with the names of Bros . Hopkins and Harris ; "The Visitors , " with the name of Bro . Jenkins , P . M . ; and "The Past Masters , " acknowledged by Bro . Walls , followed . In giving the toast of "The Treasurer and Secretary " the VV . M . said that the name and Masonic services of Bro . G . Everett had been mentioned so often and by so many

good speakers , during the last two years in particular , that he felt quite incompetent to say anything fresh . However , he felt confident that no better Treasurer existed than Bro . Everett . The last balance-sheet , which showed nearly £ 100 in hand and no liabilities , was a proof that Bro . Everett was the right man in the right place . When the lodge met next it would be in the proud position of

welcoming the Grand 1 reasurer of England in the person of Bro . Everett . Bro . Stuart , their venerable and respected Secretary , was also worthy of the highest possible praise . Bros . Everett and Stuart having replied , the toast of "The Officers , " coupled with the names of Bros . Dennis and Lundie , terminated the proceedings , which were considerably enhanced by the instrumental and vocal abilities of Bros . Burn , Hopkins , Lundie , Buxton , and others .

Corinthian Lodge ( No . 1382 ) . —A very numerously-attended meeting of the above lodge took place on the iSth ult . at the George Inn , East Ferry-road , Cubitt Town . No less than between 50 and 60 brethren were present , in spite of the untimely November fog outside . Bro . R . Perry , VV . M ., presided , and was supported by the following : Bros . W . J . Millington , P . M ., D . C ; H .

Devine , P . M . ; G . B . Smith , P . M . ; J . Morrison , P . M ., - VV . Blois , acting as S . VV . ; R . J . Pitt , J . VV . ; J . Carnaby , Treas . ; A . H . Oakley , Sec ; G . A . Saunders , S . D . ; J , S . Limn , J . D . ; Bassett , Stwd . ; A . H . Flint , H . A . bailey , Lewis Klein , H . A . Dunn , Chas . Allen , R . Allen , H . Lane , F . Bassett , H . G . Bonner , Lewis W . Innocent , VV . J . Buchanan , G . Plant , H . Rogers , R . VV . Cosker , 1 <\

J . Anthony , VV . C . Flint , E . H . B . Wilde , A . W . Tranmer , J . H . Nightscales , E . Jones , E . Brindley , F . VV . Cayley , B . Bareham , Jas . Hood , VV . Gine , C . Mackenzie , 1 ' " . s . Hince , and many others . 1 he lodge having been opened , the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Bros . L . Klein , Jas . Hood , and E . B . H . Wilde having been passed , Bros .

Buchanan and D . rooney were raised . Further business having been transacted , Bro . li . J . Pitt , J . VV ., was elected to fill the chair of King Solomon for the ensuing year . Bro . Carnaby was re-elected as Treasurer , and Bros . Reynolds , Flint , and Rogers were appoint ' Auditors . 'The lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned

to refreshment . On account of the lateness of the hour the speeches were much curtailed . The loyal toast , and that to " H . R . H . the Prince ot Wales , M . W . G . M ., " and "The Grand Officers , Present and Past , " were proposed , and accepted with the spirit

peculiar to the brethren in Freemasonry . 'The toast of The VV . M . " was pithily and fitting ly proposed by Bro . Millington , P . M ., and briefly responded lo by Bro . Perry , VV . M . . , Other toasts were equally summarily disposed ol , an during the short intervals Bro . Parrett , and others con " ' buted to the harmony .

Gallery Lodge ( No . 1928 ) . —A meeting of tins —the only exclusively Press lodge in the world—was held 0 Saturday , the 7 th inst ., at Anuerton ' s Hotel , Fleet-street , 1 Bro . VV . 1 ' . Perkins , VV . M ., presiding . Bro . F . Moore J « = elected a joining member , and Messrs . C . VV . Kent and

Bettany , navmg been unanimously elected , were inl r . „ by the W . M . The raising of Bro . Kirby followed , tj ceremony being perfoi med by Bro . Herbert \ Vrig ht , !• ' ' 'j who hau previously initiated and passed the candidate , the motion of the vV . M ., the lodge made a grant to expenses incidental to theformation of the iVletropu '

Masonic Chanty l ' ederation . , en In the proceedings which succeeded dinner , the k ^ 'f / ji . received with gratification the announcement of the ¦ ' ^ that during his occupancy of the chair he intended to a ^ the practice which had been so well received in some 0 ^ best-regulated lodges—of distributing the toasts , as " ^ j possible , round the table . Thus Bro . Minstrell , '1 . ' jj ,, Sec , was invited to submit the toast of " The iVl . VV . j ^ H . R . H . the Prince of Wales ; " Bro . H . Massey , ' - j . ^ Treas ., " The D . G . M ., the Earl of Lathom , and tnt j _ of the Grand Officers , Present and Past ; " ^ ' ' '