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Craft Jlasonrg . LION AND LAMB LODGE ( No . 192 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge was held on Thursday , the 7 th instant , at the Cannon-street Hotel , when there were present Bros . Thomas Cohu , P . M ., W . M . ; W . H . Dowland , I . P . M . ; George Kenning , P . M ., acting S . W . ; Robert MarkeJ . W . ; Henry Legge , P . M ., Treasurer ;
, George Abbott , P . M ., Secretary ; George Goodes , S . D . ; T . M . Mower , J . D . ; W . H . Sherwin , Organist ; John " George Marsh , P . M . ; Charles Arkell , P . M . ; S . Lucas , P . M . ; W . T . Rickwood , P . M . ; S . West . Robert Sarson , T . W . Fisher , Rob Stone , J . S . Fraser , G . Cobb , J . Hancock , and Jas . Smith . Visitors : Bros . J . Purchase , 177 ; G . E . Banes , 1227 ; Major Penrose , John Dunbar , 142 ;
F . Rickmonde , 1693 ; T . J . Cuthbert , J . W . 1815 ; Geo . J . Dawson , P . M . 1853 ; J . Bradly , 507 ; James Lucas , 79 . J- Wellings , 1744 ; and A . Harcourt , 1076 . The minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . Thomas Cohu was installed W . M . by Bro . W . H . Dowland , I . P . M . . The W . M . invested his officers for the ensuing- year as follows : Bros . W . H . Dowland , I . P . M . ;
Robert Marke , S . W . ; George Goodes , J . W . ; Henry Legge , P . M ., Treasurer ; George Abbott , P . M ., Secretary ; and S . West , I . G . The report of the Audit Committee was received and adopted . The sum of £ 10 ios . was voted to be placed on the list of Bro . George Abbott , P . M ., who is acting as a Steward for the Royal Masonic
Institution for Boys . The brethren dined together under the gavel of the W Master , Bro . T . Cohu . The dinner , which was under the personal superinten dence of Bro . Berther , the manager , gave great satis faction .
ISLINGTON LODGE ( No . 1471 ) . —The regular meeting of this lodge was held at the Cock Tavern , Highbury , on the 14 th inst ., when there was a somewhat formidable agenda to be dealt with . The chair was filled by the W . M ., Bro . Harry Hunt , supported by the following officers and brethren : Bros . S . Napper , S . W . ; J .
M . Scarlett . J . W . ; John L . Mather , P . A . G . D . C , Treas . ; E . Blinkhorn , P . M ., Sec ; H . B . Harding , S . D . ; A . Cox , acting as J . D . ; C . M . Coxon , I . G . ; R . Loomes , D . C ; G . Couchman , Tyler ; H . Cox , P . M . ; A . C . Halestrap , P . M . ; J . Baker , C . Hiller , W . G . Hiller , C . A . Chapman , W . Taylor , D . C . Ritchie , F . Simmonds , N . Amy , P . Faber , C . Weber , W . Jarvis , C . H . Stevenson ,
A . Snook , E . A . Beer , B . Bridgwater , C . J . Harrison , and G . A . Hull . Visitors : Bros . J . E . Sheffield , 1 S 97 C . G . Gray , 1 S 97 ; W . D . Church , J . W . 1365 ; VV . Burgoyne Watts , 1 S 3 ; and J . Brusey , 1614 . The ledge having been opened , and the minutes of the last meeting read and confirmed , Bros . Chapman and Weber were raised . Bros . W . G . Hiller , Taylor , Harrison ,
and Hull were passed . A ballot having been taken for Messrs . Camillo Louis Scipion Isler and George William Hooker , and resulting in their favour , they were duly initiated into the mysteries and privileges of Freemasonry . The whole of the ceremonies were performed by the VV . M . in a very able manner . Two candidates were proposed for initiation and assistance voted to a distressed brother .
The lodge was then closed , and the brethren proceeded to dine . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts followed , and the . speeches were interspersed with songs by Bros . Scarlett , Hiller , Stevenson , and Halestrap , P . M ., and a recitation by Bro . Blinkhorn , Sec , the Tyler's toast bringing a very successful meeting to a close .
ALDERSGATE LODGE ( No . 1657 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on Monday , the 18 th inst ., at the Albion Tavern , Aldersgate-street , when there were present Bros . Alderman J . Renals , VV . M . ; E . Anderton , I . P . M . ; A . B . Hudson , S . W . ; M . R . Webb , J . W . ; A . Brookman , P . M ., Treas . ; E . Y . Jolliffe , P . M ., Sec . ; John Larkin , S . D . ; P . F . R . Saillard , D . C ; George
Rawlinson , l . G . ; H . Thomas , Tyler ; George Kenning , P . M . ; and James Shotter . Visitor : Bro . Daley , Dukeof Leinster Lodge ( I . C ) . The minutes of the last meeting were reid and confirmed . The report of the Committee of Finance was
received and adopted . The sum of twenty-hve guineas was unanimously voted from the lodge funds to be placed on the list of Bro . Alderman J . Renals , who will represent the lodge at the forthcoming Festival of the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys . The brethren afterwards dined together .
ALLIANCE LODGE ( No . 1827 ) . —Banquet to the Lord Mayor . —An emergency meeting of this lodge was held on Friday , the 15 th instant , at the Guildhall Tavern , for the purpose of entertaining the Lord Mayor , Bro . Alderman and Sheriff Gray , and Bro . Sheriff Newton , together with a number of other distinguished members ol the Order . The meeting was presided over by Bro . H .
Clarice , CC , the Master of the year , who was supported by his officers and several members ot the lodge , together with a large number of visitors , among them being Bros , the Lord Mayor , Alderman and Sheriff Gray , Sheriff Newton , his Grace the Duke of Abercorn , Alderman Sir R . N . Fowler , Bart ., M . P ., Alderman Renals , H . Squire , Sir John B . Monckton , A . Barfield , G . Treas . ; Dr . Wendt ,
G . Sec . of German Correspondence ; P . de L . Long , P . G . D . ; F . West , P . G . D . ; ) . C . Parkinson , P . G . D . ; G . Burt ( ex-Sheriff ) , P . A . G . D . C ; Pendlebury , Asst . G . Sec ; Hopekirk , G . Purst . ; Augustus Harris , John Lobb , CC , A . J . Altman , CC , G . Stwd . ; F . A . Jewson , Lieut .-Col . J . Perry Godfrey , S . W . ; Col . E . T . R . Wilde , I . G . ;
W . A . Barrett , G . Org . ; h . Boulnois , A . Peebles , H . Wright , P . M . ; P . Clarke , M . Smith , H . Williamson , Capt . D . Cohen , G . A . Pickering , G . Singer , Rev . J . H . Smith , Chap . ; E . F . Fitch , J . VV . ; H . H . Crawford , R . T . Wragg , Deputy J . E . Walford , Deputy Beard , W . H . Harris , Dr . W . B . Clarke , Dr . E . Clarke , H . P . Monckton ,
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Fitzgerald , Lieut .-Col . T . Davies Sewell , F . Williams , G . N . Johnson , P . M ., P . G . S . ; Whiddington , D . C ; E . Bramley , Donald Ross , J . Carlyon Hughes , J . Cooper Quennell , P . J . G . W . Essex ; C . W . Bowley , G . Kennedy , F . Hill , F . Green , P . G . D . ; Col . J . Peters , P . G . S . B . ; Major Lambert , P . G . S . B . ; Frank Williams , J . W . 101 ; and Timme . Steward .
The lodge was opened , and , deputations having been appointed to receive the distinguished guests of theevening , his Grace the Duke of Abercorn , Grand Master of Ireland , was admitted , and duly saluted . The Lord Mayor was next received , and was greeted in Masonic form . The lodge was subsequently closed , and the company sat down to a banquet , under the presidency of the Master
of the lodge . . At the conclusion of the repast , grace was sung , and then the W . M . proceeded to give the usual toasts . "The Oueen and the Craft" having been honoured , that of "hl . R . H . the Prince of Wales " was given , the W . M . describing the Grand Master as a zealous Mason , one who faithfully discharged his duty , and was an example
to all his followers . The next tbast , the W . M . said , was one which called for earnest consideration—it was the health of one of the most distinguished guests it had ever been the good fortune of the lodge to receive— "The Duke of Abercorn , Grand Master of Ireland . " In reply , his GRACE expressed the pleasure he felt in
being present . He believed this Alliance Lodge was intitimately associated with the Corporation , and he felt it was none the worse on that account—indeed it was , he believed , all the better . He and the other guests that evening might feel that they had been entertained by angels unawares . On his right he had the Lord Mayor , on his left a past Lord Mayor , while it was quite impossible for him , as a
stranger , to say how many others among them were entitled to equal rank , or how many would , in years to come , rise to a similar one . He could only wish it was possible for him , as Grand Master of Ireland—or , indeed , for the Master of any Irish lodge—to welcome as a guest the Mayor of the principal town of Ireland as the members of the Alliance Lodge had that night welcomed the Lord
Mayor . The toast of " The Grand Officers of Masonry " was next given , and was acknowledged by Alderman Sir R . N . FOWLER , Bart ., M . P ., P . G . W . of England . In the course of his remarks , Sir Robert referred to the great interest displayed by the heads of the Order—the Earls of Carnarvon and Lathom—in all that concerned Freemasonry .
For himself and the other minor officers , he could but say that there was but one feeling actuating them , and that was that they were all anxious to do all that lay in their power to promote the welfare of the empire and advance the interests of the Craft and its members . In proposing the next toast , that of " The Lord Mayor , " the W . M . said he was quite sure every member present
would be pleased to change places with him at the present moment , for they were all loyal to the head of the Corporation . He spoke of the anxiety of a lover of plants who watched with interest the growth of a new importation in his midst , and compared it to the progress of an Alderman when he rose to the dignity of Lord Mayor . There were tens of thousands in the City who asked the
question , what sort of Lord Mayor will he make ? He became for the time being King of the City . His every action was recorded , and citizens watched his every movement . Few were aware of the responsibilities attached to the position , but it was not difficult to suppose that the Lord Mayor had daily many opportunities of asking himself if he had done the best in his power for the office he
filled , foe the City of which he was head , and for the country at large . The Lord Mayor , when he accepted the invitation to be present that evening , had said he was not much of a Mason , but the man who would feed a matter of 14 , 000 of the destitute around him , who would daily devote himself to the relief of his fellow-creatures as the Lord Mayor had done , was a Mason in more than
name—he was a Mason born . Their Lord Mayor seemed to have brotherly love , relief , and truth so associated in his nature as to make him an acceptable brother in all assemblies of Masons . In reply , the LORD MAYOR expressed the pleasure he felt in having the opportunity of expressing thanks for such a hearty reception as had been accorded him . He felt all
the force of the Master ' s words when he had said he was not a member of the Alliance Lodge , and he felt as guilty as a Lord Mayor could feel , but he had one saving clause . Had he been a member of the lodge he could not have enjoyed himself as he had that night done as a visitor among them , and he felt that the continuance of the disadvantage might perhaps lead to his beingagain welcomed
as a visitor among them . Their distinguished guest , the Grand Master of Ireland , had hinted at the reception he should meet with in Ireland at the hands of his Masonic brethren should he pay them a visit . He assured them that if his visit to Ireland—as a non-political Lord Mayor —would not be misunderstood by the varied political parties there , he would at once close with the noble duke . He
would ask his noble friend at some future time if he could comply with those conditions , and if he would then renew his invitation he would endeavour to avail himself of it . Speaking o £ a subject which had been touched upon once or twice that evening—the question of Charity—he considered the Charities of the country were a marvel to the world , and no one probably knew more in regard to them
than the Lord Mayor . So long as he had the opportunity of continuing in his present position he should endeavour to uphold the principles of Charity , and so maintain the reputation which had for years past been associated with the office he had the honour of filling . He considered that one of the characteristics of the Corporation was that it corresponded in many respects with the principles of
Freemasonry , and it was one of the charms of his life that he was associated with a body which had so high and lofty ideas as at present actuated it . The next toast was that of "The Sheriffs of London and Middlesex , " and , in proposing it , the W . M . took the opportunity of remarking it was probably the last time such a toast would be proposed in a Masonic lodge , for on
April ist next those gentlemen would no longer be Sheriffs of Middlesex . Bro . Alderman GRAY replied , returning sincere thanks for the toast . He was sorry his colleague in office was not then present in person at that moment , but he was sure he was with them in spirit . It seemed to him a singular and happy coincidence that both the Lord Mayor and the two
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Sheriffs should be Freemasons . Personally , he was very proud of being associated with the Order , and he belived it had been the means of creating many friendships among them . He was very pleased to be with them that evening , and he only regretted his many other duties would not allow of his more frequent attendance on Masonry . The Sheriffs really had so much to do that they were very
fortunate if they got a fair share of their proper rest . The Duke of ABERCORN proposed "The Health of the W . M ., " who , in the course of his reply , expressed the pleasure he felt in having his health proposed by a Grand Master of Freemasons . The toast of "The Visitors" was acknowledged by
Bros . J . C PARKINSON and A . HARRIS , after which " The Past Masters " and " The Officers " were toasted , the proceedings then being brought to a conclusion . The musical programme was under the direction of Bro . F . A . Jewson , the Organist of the lodge , who was supported by Bros . Arthur Weston , Musgrove , Tufnail , and H . W . Schartau .
HONOR OAK LODGE ( No . I 986 ) .-The installation meeting of this lodge was held at the White Swan Hotel , Upper Norwood , on Wednesday , the 13 th inst . The members present included Bros . H . Hooper , W . M . ; H . Stokes , P . M . ; A . Darch , J . W . ; W . Hopekirk , G . P ., Treas . ; J . W . Hartley , LP . M ., Sec ; R . Forster , J . D . ; G . Mordey , D . C ; J . Andrews , I . G . ;
W . VV . Aster , Org . ; D . IC . Baldock , Asst . Org . ; C . H . Phillips , P . M . ; J . Hammond , P . M . ; Geo . R . Langley , P . M . ; and many others . Visitors : Bros . C . Arnold , P . M . 1679 ; R . Brown , S . W . 150 S ; H . Dickey , P . M . 1744 ; VV . S . Smith , P . M . 115 S ; R . C . Kledge , 2166 ; W . M . Stiles , P . M . 1507 ; W . H . Lee , P . A . G . Sec . Middx . ; J . W . J . Oswald , W . M . 132 S ; M . E . Stokes , I . P . M . 72 ;
J . Bisset , P . M . 179 ; F . Symon , 179 ; J . D . E . Tarr , P . M . 1293 ; C . W . Fox , P . M . 1326 ; S . Richardson , P . M . 1 S 3 ; J . C . Woodrow , P . M . 1297 ; J . T . Cotton , 60 ; D . Jones , 15 86 ; R . Prenton , 1319 ; A . Leonard , P . M . 720 ; C . Wise , P . M . 115 S ; and W . W . Lee , 1897 . Lodge having been formally opened , the minutes were read and confirmed . Messrs . VV . J . Green and E . H .
VVheeler were successfully balloted for as candidates for initiation , and impressively initiated into Freemasonry by the W . M . Bro . A . Darch , P . M ., was next presented as W . Master elect , and regularly installed into the chair by the retiring Master , Bro . Hooper . The officers for the year were appointed and invested as follows : Bros . G . Mordey , S . W . ; B . Forster , I . W . ; VV . Hopekirk , P . M ., G . P ., Treas . j
J . W . Hartley , P . M ., Sec ; J . Andrews , S . D . ; R . L . Lawson , J . D . ; W . W . Arter , I . G . ; J . Lloyd , D . of C . ; J . H . Worstencroft , Asst . Sec . ; C H . Phillips , P . M ., and E . Singleton , Stewards ; T . K . Baldock , Org . ; and Chas . Sheppard , Tyler . The customary addresses were effectively rendered by the Installing Master , Bro . Herbert Hooper , I . P . M . The
W . M . said he had a pleasing duty to perform in carrying out the wishes of the brethren by presenting the I . P . M . with a jewel in recognition of his valuable services during the past year . They hoped that for many years Bro . Hooper , I . P . M ., would be spared to wear it , and that he . would prize it as he himself was prized . The lodge also desired him ( the VV . M . ) to present Bro . Hooper with a
P . M . ' s collar , which gift the members trusted would be appreciated . Bro . Herbert Hooper , I . P . M ., briefly and appropriately returned thanks for these marks of their affection and esteem . All business having been transacted , the lodge was closed . The brethren subsequently partook of an excellent repast , at the conclusion of which the usual toasts were
given and received with the customary heartiness . In giving "The Grand Officers , " the W . M . said their lodge was not without a representative of the Grand Officers , for Bro . Hopekirk , G . P ., was one of the founders and a P . M . of the Honor Oak Lodge . Bro . Walter Hopekirk , G . P ., returned thanks , and referred to the deep interest , taken by the Earl of
Carnarvon in the Craft and Masonic Institutions , and the great wisdom shown by the M . W . G . M . in selecting him for the position of Pro G . M . With reference to the Grand Officers of the past , a visit to Grand Lodge would show the merits of their M . W . G . M . by the selection of those brethren for Grand Office . The present Grand Officers were anxious to preserve the prestige of the Craft and their
respective offices . Bro . Hooper , I . P . M ., said that for the first time in his Masonic career the duty devolved upon him of proposing "The Health of the W . Master . " Bro . Darch , their W . M ., had already had experience in the chair , and their lodge would feel the benefit of that experience , for the W . M . would prove a credit to the Iodge and the Craft in
general . Bro . A . Darch , W . M ., in reply , said that not tor the first time in his Masonic history , but for the first time in that lodge , he had the honour and pleasure , through their kindness in electing him to the position , of returning thanks as W . Master . Perhaps it might be expected that he should make a long speech , but he should not do that , as
there were so many good things in store for them on the musical programme . He hoped there would be plenty ot work during the year , which he undertook to do to the best of his ability , and nothing should be wanted to promote the good working of the lodge , and the welfare and comfort of the members . His whole attention would be devoted to the lodge in general and the brethren in
particular . Those sentiments came from his heart , and ne hoped the officers would assist him in carrying out his wishes . In order to save time he would place before them the next toast , always a pleasure toa VV . M ., " The Health of the Initiates . " He was fortunate in having two brethren initiated that evening , as it would provide work for the next few meetings . He was convinced that Bros .
Green and Wheeler would make good Masons , but he advised them not to be too hasty in showing the outside world they were members ot the Craft . Bros . Green and Wheeler having replied , The W . M . gave "The Visitors , " and welcomed the visiting brethren present , remarking that there was a good
quantity and excellent quality . Amongst the visitors was Bro . Wise , a prominent South London Mason , especially in lodges of instruction , from whom he had gained n ' Masonic knowledge . , . Bro . C Wise , P . M . 1158 , responded , congratulating tne Iodge on the admirable manner in which the work ha <* been carried out , and the excellent hospitality extended W >
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Craft Jlasonrg . LION AND LAMB LODGE ( No . 192 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge was held on Thursday , the 7 th instant , at the Cannon-street Hotel , when there were present Bros . Thomas Cohu , P . M ., W . M . ; W . H . Dowland , I . P . M . ; George Kenning , P . M ., acting S . W . ; Robert MarkeJ . W . ; Henry Legge , P . M ., Treasurer ;
, George Abbott , P . M ., Secretary ; George Goodes , S . D . ; T . M . Mower , J . D . ; W . H . Sherwin , Organist ; John " George Marsh , P . M . ; Charles Arkell , P . M . ; S . Lucas , P . M . ; W . T . Rickwood , P . M . ; S . West . Robert Sarson , T . W . Fisher , Rob Stone , J . S . Fraser , G . Cobb , J . Hancock , and Jas . Smith . Visitors : Bros . J . Purchase , 177 ; G . E . Banes , 1227 ; Major Penrose , John Dunbar , 142 ;
F . Rickmonde , 1693 ; T . J . Cuthbert , J . W . 1815 ; Geo . J . Dawson , P . M . 1853 ; J . Bradly , 507 ; James Lucas , 79 . J- Wellings , 1744 ; and A . Harcourt , 1076 . The minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . Thomas Cohu was installed W . M . by Bro . W . H . Dowland , I . P . M . . The W . M . invested his officers for the ensuing- year as follows : Bros . W . H . Dowland , I . P . M . ;
Robert Marke , S . W . ; George Goodes , J . W . ; Henry Legge , P . M ., Treasurer ; George Abbott , P . M ., Secretary ; and S . West , I . G . The report of the Audit Committee was received and adopted . The sum of £ 10 ios . was voted to be placed on the list of Bro . George Abbott , P . M ., who is acting as a Steward for the Royal Masonic
Institution for Boys . The brethren dined together under the gavel of the W Master , Bro . T . Cohu . The dinner , which was under the personal superinten dence of Bro . Berther , the manager , gave great satis faction .
ISLINGTON LODGE ( No . 1471 ) . —The regular meeting of this lodge was held at the Cock Tavern , Highbury , on the 14 th inst ., when there was a somewhat formidable agenda to be dealt with . The chair was filled by the W . M ., Bro . Harry Hunt , supported by the following officers and brethren : Bros . S . Napper , S . W . ; J .
M . Scarlett . J . W . ; John L . Mather , P . A . G . D . C , Treas . ; E . Blinkhorn , P . M ., Sec ; H . B . Harding , S . D . ; A . Cox , acting as J . D . ; C . M . Coxon , I . G . ; R . Loomes , D . C ; G . Couchman , Tyler ; H . Cox , P . M . ; A . C . Halestrap , P . M . ; J . Baker , C . Hiller , W . G . Hiller , C . A . Chapman , W . Taylor , D . C . Ritchie , F . Simmonds , N . Amy , P . Faber , C . Weber , W . Jarvis , C . H . Stevenson ,
A . Snook , E . A . Beer , B . Bridgwater , C . J . Harrison , and G . A . Hull . Visitors : Bros . J . E . Sheffield , 1 S 97 C . G . Gray , 1 S 97 ; W . D . Church , J . W . 1365 ; VV . Burgoyne Watts , 1 S 3 ; and J . Brusey , 1614 . The ledge having been opened , and the minutes of the last meeting read and confirmed , Bros . Chapman and Weber were raised . Bros . W . G . Hiller , Taylor , Harrison ,
and Hull were passed . A ballot having been taken for Messrs . Camillo Louis Scipion Isler and George William Hooker , and resulting in their favour , they were duly initiated into the mysteries and privileges of Freemasonry . The whole of the ceremonies were performed by the VV . M . in a very able manner . Two candidates were proposed for initiation and assistance voted to a distressed brother .
The lodge was then closed , and the brethren proceeded to dine . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts followed , and the . speeches were interspersed with songs by Bros . Scarlett , Hiller , Stevenson , and Halestrap , P . M ., and a recitation by Bro . Blinkhorn , Sec , the Tyler's toast bringing a very successful meeting to a close .
ALDERSGATE LODGE ( No . 1657 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on Monday , the 18 th inst ., at the Albion Tavern , Aldersgate-street , when there were present Bros . Alderman J . Renals , VV . M . ; E . Anderton , I . P . M . ; A . B . Hudson , S . W . ; M . R . Webb , J . W . ; A . Brookman , P . M ., Treas . ; E . Y . Jolliffe , P . M ., Sec . ; John Larkin , S . D . ; P . F . R . Saillard , D . C ; George
Rawlinson , l . G . ; H . Thomas , Tyler ; George Kenning , P . M . ; and James Shotter . Visitor : Bro . Daley , Dukeof Leinster Lodge ( I . C ) . The minutes of the last meeting were reid and confirmed . The report of the Committee of Finance was
received and adopted . The sum of twenty-hve guineas was unanimously voted from the lodge funds to be placed on the list of Bro . Alderman J . Renals , who will represent the lodge at the forthcoming Festival of the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys . The brethren afterwards dined together .
ALLIANCE LODGE ( No . 1827 ) . —Banquet to the Lord Mayor . —An emergency meeting of this lodge was held on Friday , the 15 th instant , at the Guildhall Tavern , for the purpose of entertaining the Lord Mayor , Bro . Alderman and Sheriff Gray , and Bro . Sheriff Newton , together with a number of other distinguished members ol the Order . The meeting was presided over by Bro . H .
Clarice , CC , the Master of the year , who was supported by his officers and several members ot the lodge , together with a large number of visitors , among them being Bros , the Lord Mayor , Alderman and Sheriff Gray , Sheriff Newton , his Grace the Duke of Abercorn , Alderman Sir R . N . Fowler , Bart ., M . P ., Alderman Renals , H . Squire , Sir John B . Monckton , A . Barfield , G . Treas . ; Dr . Wendt ,
G . Sec . of German Correspondence ; P . de L . Long , P . G . D . ; F . West , P . G . D . ; ) . C . Parkinson , P . G . D . ; G . Burt ( ex-Sheriff ) , P . A . G . D . C ; Pendlebury , Asst . G . Sec ; Hopekirk , G . Purst . ; Augustus Harris , John Lobb , CC , A . J . Altman , CC , G . Stwd . ; F . A . Jewson , Lieut .-Col . J . Perry Godfrey , S . W . ; Col . E . T . R . Wilde , I . G . ;
W . A . Barrett , G . Org . ; h . Boulnois , A . Peebles , H . Wright , P . M . ; P . Clarke , M . Smith , H . Williamson , Capt . D . Cohen , G . A . Pickering , G . Singer , Rev . J . H . Smith , Chap . ; E . F . Fitch , J . VV . ; H . H . Crawford , R . T . Wragg , Deputy J . E . Walford , Deputy Beard , W . H . Harris , Dr . W . B . Clarke , Dr . E . Clarke , H . P . Monckton ,
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Fitzgerald , Lieut .-Col . T . Davies Sewell , F . Williams , G . N . Johnson , P . M ., P . G . S . ; Whiddington , D . C ; E . Bramley , Donald Ross , J . Carlyon Hughes , J . Cooper Quennell , P . J . G . W . Essex ; C . W . Bowley , G . Kennedy , F . Hill , F . Green , P . G . D . ; Col . J . Peters , P . G . S . B . ; Major Lambert , P . G . S . B . ; Frank Williams , J . W . 101 ; and Timme . Steward .
The lodge was opened , and , deputations having been appointed to receive the distinguished guests of theevening , his Grace the Duke of Abercorn , Grand Master of Ireland , was admitted , and duly saluted . The Lord Mayor was next received , and was greeted in Masonic form . The lodge was subsequently closed , and the company sat down to a banquet , under the presidency of the Master
of the lodge . . At the conclusion of the repast , grace was sung , and then the W . M . proceeded to give the usual toasts . "The Oueen and the Craft" having been honoured , that of "hl . R . H . the Prince of Wales " was given , the W . M . describing the Grand Master as a zealous Mason , one who faithfully discharged his duty , and was an example
to all his followers . The next tbast , the W . M . said , was one which called for earnest consideration—it was the health of one of the most distinguished guests it had ever been the good fortune of the lodge to receive— "The Duke of Abercorn , Grand Master of Ireland . " In reply , his GRACE expressed the pleasure he felt in
being present . He believed this Alliance Lodge was intitimately associated with the Corporation , and he felt it was none the worse on that account—indeed it was , he believed , all the better . He and the other guests that evening might feel that they had been entertained by angels unawares . On his right he had the Lord Mayor , on his left a past Lord Mayor , while it was quite impossible for him , as a
stranger , to say how many others among them were entitled to equal rank , or how many would , in years to come , rise to a similar one . He could only wish it was possible for him , as Grand Master of Ireland—or , indeed , for the Master of any Irish lodge—to welcome as a guest the Mayor of the principal town of Ireland as the members of the Alliance Lodge had that night welcomed the Lord
Mayor . The toast of " The Grand Officers of Masonry " was next given , and was acknowledged by Alderman Sir R . N . FOWLER , Bart ., M . P ., P . G . W . of England . In the course of his remarks , Sir Robert referred to the great interest displayed by the heads of the Order—the Earls of Carnarvon and Lathom—in all that concerned Freemasonry .
For himself and the other minor officers , he could but say that there was but one feeling actuating them , and that was that they were all anxious to do all that lay in their power to promote the welfare of the empire and advance the interests of the Craft and its members . In proposing the next toast , that of " The Lord Mayor , " the W . M . said he was quite sure every member present
would be pleased to change places with him at the present moment , for they were all loyal to the head of the Corporation . He spoke of the anxiety of a lover of plants who watched with interest the growth of a new importation in his midst , and compared it to the progress of an Alderman when he rose to the dignity of Lord Mayor . There were tens of thousands in the City who asked the
question , what sort of Lord Mayor will he make ? He became for the time being King of the City . His every action was recorded , and citizens watched his every movement . Few were aware of the responsibilities attached to the position , but it was not difficult to suppose that the Lord Mayor had daily many opportunities of asking himself if he had done the best in his power for the office he
filled , foe the City of which he was head , and for the country at large . The Lord Mayor , when he accepted the invitation to be present that evening , had said he was not much of a Mason , but the man who would feed a matter of 14 , 000 of the destitute around him , who would daily devote himself to the relief of his fellow-creatures as the Lord Mayor had done , was a Mason in more than
name—he was a Mason born . Their Lord Mayor seemed to have brotherly love , relief , and truth so associated in his nature as to make him an acceptable brother in all assemblies of Masons . In reply , the LORD MAYOR expressed the pleasure he felt in having the opportunity of expressing thanks for such a hearty reception as had been accorded him . He felt all
the force of the Master ' s words when he had said he was not a member of the Alliance Lodge , and he felt as guilty as a Lord Mayor could feel , but he had one saving clause . Had he been a member of the lodge he could not have enjoyed himself as he had that night done as a visitor among them , and he felt that the continuance of the disadvantage might perhaps lead to his beingagain welcomed
as a visitor among them . Their distinguished guest , the Grand Master of Ireland , had hinted at the reception he should meet with in Ireland at the hands of his Masonic brethren should he pay them a visit . He assured them that if his visit to Ireland—as a non-political Lord Mayor —would not be misunderstood by the varied political parties there , he would at once close with the noble duke . He
would ask his noble friend at some future time if he could comply with those conditions , and if he would then renew his invitation he would endeavour to avail himself of it . Speaking o £ a subject which had been touched upon once or twice that evening—the question of Charity—he considered the Charities of the country were a marvel to the world , and no one probably knew more in regard to them
than the Lord Mayor . So long as he had the opportunity of continuing in his present position he should endeavour to uphold the principles of Charity , and so maintain the reputation which had for years past been associated with the office he had the honour of filling . He considered that one of the characteristics of the Corporation was that it corresponded in many respects with the principles of
Freemasonry , and it was one of the charms of his life that he was associated with a body which had so high and lofty ideas as at present actuated it . The next toast was that of "The Sheriffs of London and Middlesex , " and , in proposing it , the W . M . took the opportunity of remarking it was probably the last time such a toast would be proposed in a Masonic lodge , for on
April ist next those gentlemen would no longer be Sheriffs of Middlesex . Bro . Alderman GRAY replied , returning sincere thanks for the toast . He was sorry his colleague in office was not then present in person at that moment , but he was sure he was with them in spirit . It seemed to him a singular and happy coincidence that both the Lord Mayor and the two
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Sheriffs should be Freemasons . Personally , he was very proud of being associated with the Order , and he belived it had been the means of creating many friendships among them . He was very pleased to be with them that evening , and he only regretted his many other duties would not allow of his more frequent attendance on Masonry . The Sheriffs really had so much to do that they were very
fortunate if they got a fair share of their proper rest . The Duke of ABERCORN proposed "The Health of the W . M ., " who , in the course of his reply , expressed the pleasure he felt in having his health proposed by a Grand Master of Freemasons . The toast of "The Visitors" was acknowledged by
Bros . J . C PARKINSON and A . HARRIS , after which " The Past Masters " and " The Officers " were toasted , the proceedings then being brought to a conclusion . The musical programme was under the direction of Bro . F . A . Jewson , the Organist of the lodge , who was supported by Bros . Arthur Weston , Musgrove , Tufnail , and H . W . Schartau .
HONOR OAK LODGE ( No . I 986 ) .-The installation meeting of this lodge was held at the White Swan Hotel , Upper Norwood , on Wednesday , the 13 th inst . The members present included Bros . H . Hooper , W . M . ; H . Stokes , P . M . ; A . Darch , J . W . ; W . Hopekirk , G . P ., Treas . ; J . W . Hartley , LP . M ., Sec ; R . Forster , J . D . ; G . Mordey , D . C ; J . Andrews , I . G . ;
W . VV . Aster , Org . ; D . IC . Baldock , Asst . Org . ; C . H . Phillips , P . M . ; J . Hammond , P . M . ; Geo . R . Langley , P . M . ; and many others . Visitors : Bros . C . Arnold , P . M . 1679 ; R . Brown , S . W . 150 S ; H . Dickey , P . M . 1744 ; VV . S . Smith , P . M . 115 S ; R . C . Kledge , 2166 ; W . M . Stiles , P . M . 1507 ; W . H . Lee , P . A . G . Sec . Middx . ; J . W . J . Oswald , W . M . 132 S ; M . E . Stokes , I . P . M . 72 ;
J . Bisset , P . M . 179 ; F . Symon , 179 ; J . D . E . Tarr , P . M . 1293 ; C . W . Fox , P . M . 1326 ; S . Richardson , P . M . 1 S 3 ; J . C . Woodrow , P . M . 1297 ; J . T . Cotton , 60 ; D . Jones , 15 86 ; R . Prenton , 1319 ; A . Leonard , P . M . 720 ; C . Wise , P . M . 115 S ; and W . W . Lee , 1897 . Lodge having been formally opened , the minutes were read and confirmed . Messrs . VV . J . Green and E . H .
VVheeler were successfully balloted for as candidates for initiation , and impressively initiated into Freemasonry by the W . M . Bro . A . Darch , P . M ., was next presented as W . Master elect , and regularly installed into the chair by the retiring Master , Bro . Hooper . The officers for the year were appointed and invested as follows : Bros . G . Mordey , S . W . ; B . Forster , I . W . ; VV . Hopekirk , P . M ., G . P ., Treas . j
J . W . Hartley , P . M ., Sec ; J . Andrews , S . D . ; R . L . Lawson , J . D . ; W . W . Arter , I . G . ; J . Lloyd , D . of C . ; J . H . Worstencroft , Asst . Sec . ; C H . Phillips , P . M ., and E . Singleton , Stewards ; T . K . Baldock , Org . ; and Chas . Sheppard , Tyler . The customary addresses were effectively rendered by the Installing Master , Bro . Herbert Hooper , I . P . M . The
W . M . said he had a pleasing duty to perform in carrying out the wishes of the brethren by presenting the I . P . M . with a jewel in recognition of his valuable services during the past year . They hoped that for many years Bro . Hooper , I . P . M ., would be spared to wear it , and that he . would prize it as he himself was prized . The lodge also desired him ( the VV . M . ) to present Bro . Hooper with a
P . M . ' s collar , which gift the members trusted would be appreciated . Bro . Herbert Hooper , I . P . M ., briefly and appropriately returned thanks for these marks of their affection and esteem . All business having been transacted , the lodge was closed . The brethren subsequently partook of an excellent repast , at the conclusion of which the usual toasts were
given and received with the customary heartiness . In giving "The Grand Officers , " the W . M . said their lodge was not without a representative of the Grand Officers , for Bro . Hopekirk , G . P ., was one of the founders and a P . M . of the Honor Oak Lodge . Bro . Walter Hopekirk , G . P ., returned thanks , and referred to the deep interest , taken by the Earl of
Carnarvon in the Craft and Masonic Institutions , and the great wisdom shown by the M . W . G . M . in selecting him for the position of Pro G . M . With reference to the Grand Officers of the past , a visit to Grand Lodge would show the merits of their M . W . G . M . by the selection of those brethren for Grand Office . The present Grand Officers were anxious to preserve the prestige of the Craft and their
respective offices . Bro . Hooper , I . P . M ., said that for the first time in his Masonic career the duty devolved upon him of proposing "The Health of the W . Master . " Bro . Darch , their W . M ., had already had experience in the chair , and their lodge would feel the benefit of that experience , for the W . M . would prove a credit to the Iodge and the Craft in
general . Bro . A . Darch , W . M ., in reply , said that not tor the first time in his Masonic history , but for the first time in that lodge , he had the honour and pleasure , through their kindness in electing him to the position , of returning thanks as W . Master . Perhaps it might be expected that he should make a long speech , but he should not do that , as
there were so many good things in store for them on the musical programme . He hoped there would be plenty ot work during the year , which he undertook to do to the best of his ability , and nothing should be wanted to promote the good working of the lodge , and the welfare and comfort of the members . His whole attention would be devoted to the lodge in general and the brethren in
particular . Those sentiments came from his heart , and ne hoped the officers would assist him in carrying out his wishes . In order to save time he would place before them the next toast , always a pleasure toa VV . M ., " The Health of the Initiates . " He was fortunate in having two brethren initiated that evening , as it would provide work for the next few meetings . He was convinced that Bros .
Green and Wheeler would make good Masons , but he advised them not to be too hasty in showing the outside world they were members ot the Craft . Bros . Green and Wheeler having replied , The W . M . gave "The Visitors , " and welcomed the visiting brethren present , remarking that there was a good
quantity and excellent quality . Amongst the visitors was Bro . Wise , a prominent South London Mason , especially in lodges of instruction , from whom he had gained n ' Masonic knowledge . , . Bro . C Wise , P . M . 1158 , responded , congratulating tne Iodge on the admirable manner in which the work ha <* been carried out , and the excellent hospitality extended W >