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The W . M . heartily thanked Bro . F . King for his admirable sketch and for the pains which he had devoted to its production in such an attractive and entertaining form . Alluding to the statement in the sketch that Sandown and

Chine Lodges were off-shoots from Albany , he said the old Lodge was proud of its connection with such eminently capable Lodges , and they looked forward with equal pleasure and hope to the success of the Needles Lodge , now about to be formed in the same way , at Freshwater .

The D . P . G . M . then rose to present the Centenary Warrant to the Lodge , and after complimenting Bro . F . King on his historical sketch said there were two events of special importance in the Masonic career of a Provincial Grand Master—the Consecration of a new Lodge and the

celebration of the Centenary of a Lodge which had come to that distinction . They could understand how greatly their Prov . G . M . regretted that he could not attend that day . Fie would expect from him , his Deputy , a very particular account of the proceedings , and he was glad to tell them he should

have to give him a very complimentary report of the excellent arrangements made and of the admirable manner in which the work was carried out there , and he could assure them the Prov . G . M . would very much appreciate it , as he did all good Masonic work in the Province . In the course

of a brief sketch of Masonry m this country , touching on the formation of Grand Lodge in 1717 , the temporary separation of " Antients , " and the re-formation of Grand Lodge on its present basis in 1813 , . the D . P . GiM . said

Albany was one of the few existing Lodges formed under the " Atholl" Warrant . There was a great source of satisfaction for them to look back upon in the benefits which had accrued during the last 100 years to the numerous Brethren who must have been connected with it in the course

of that period . The Centenary Warrant which he had the pleasure to bestow on them on behalf of the Prov . G . M . would entitle the members to wear a Centenary jewel so long as they were connected with the Lodge , and he sincerely trusted it would inaugurate a further long period of gbod work faithfully done .

The W . M . thanked the D . P . G . M . on behalf of the Lodge for the presentation and for his admirable address . That was a red-letter day in the annals of the Lodge and a landmark in their history . It was a time to recall the blessings of the past , to take stock of the present , and from which to go

forward with encouragement , with satisfaction , and with hope for the future . Referring to the service at the ^ Parish Church that day the W . M . said no one could fail to be deeply impressed with the exceptional sermon it had been their privilege to listen to , the words of which would continue in

their minds long after that function had passed away . In the course of a complimentary reference to Bro . F . King ' s historical work , the W . M . dwelt on the indebtedness of the Lodge to the three names therein singled out for the good work they had done—the late Bro . Wyatt , whose name was still dearly cherished ; Bro . Allee , the father of the Lodge ,

who could boast a Masonic record of forty years faithful and zealous discharge of duties ; and Bro . Pring , who had succeeded Bro . Wyatt as Treasurer , and had carried out the duties for the last twenty-two years in such a manner as to

win the regard and affection of every member . He concluded by again thanking the D . P . G . M . for his presentation of the Warrant , which would have a far-reaching influence on the Lodge and be cherished as a priceless heritage .

Bro . Pring moved that the best thanks of Albany Lodge be given to the D . P . G . M . Bro . E . Goble and the Officers of Provincial Grand Lodge for their presence on" the occasion of the celebration of the Centenary of the Lodge , tihe proposer remarking that it gave them all much pleasure to see

Bro . Goble in such good health again . Bro . Dr . Coombs seconded , saying that in the absence of the Prov . G . M . no Brother could be more welcome for the duty he had so well discharged than one who had devoted himself to Masonic work with such self-denying zeal as Bro . Goble had done .

In proposing " that the warmest thanks of the Lodge be tendered to Bro . Rev . F . M . Burton P . G . Chap . Eng ., for the honour of his presence and for his able discourse in St .

Thomas ' s Church , " Bro . G . A . Brannon spoke of the particular pleasure it had been to those to whom Bro . Dr . Burton' had become endeared by association in the past to watch his rise to the high Masonic rank he had attained .

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and of the great gratification it was to the whole of the Lodge that one of their own former members so distinguished and so esteemed should have been willing at considerable inconvenience to take the part he had done in the day ' s proceedings . He also desired to thank their Brother

the Vicar and Bros , the Rev . P . G . U . Pickering and the Rev . A . T . Richardson for the help they had given . Bro . F . King briefly seconded , reminding the Brethren that Bro . Dr . Burton was-initiated into Masonry in Albany Lodge . Both propositions were carried with acclamation .

A " high tea " was afterwards held at the Masonic Hall , and the remainder of the evening was spent in harmony the pleasure of which was much enhanced by excellent glees

and solos , kindly given by the Vectis Glee Singers , consisting of Messrs . Brummell , Denham , Osborn , Orchard , and D'Anna , who were warmly thanked by the W . M . for their much appreciated efforts . — " Isle of Wight County Press . "

The annual ball of the Smyth Lodge , No . 2284 , of which Bro . G . W . Goddard is the present Master , came off on Friday , 3 rd ult , at the Town Hall , Grimsby . Like the majority of the annual social functions this event had been

postponed on account of the lamented death of Her Majesty Queen Victoria , and although postponed balls are looked upon as a rule as shorn of success , this can scarcely apply to that of the Smyth , for the details were carried out with

all the elaboration characteristic of this ball , the dancing and the supper were as enjoyable as heretofore , and the guests were as numerous as could possibly have been anticipated , over one hundred being present . Undoubtedly this measure of success was due to the individual efforts of the Officers and Committee .

********** At the last meeting for the present Masonic year of the / Esculapius Lodge , No . 2410 , held at the Flotel Cecil , Strand ,

Bro . Ernest Clarke , M . D . Lond ., F . R . C . S . Eng ., was unanimously elected Worshipful Master for the ensuing year . Bro . G . Danford Thomas , M . D . Brux ., Coroner for London and Middlesex , was re-elected Treasurer .

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