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H . R . H . the Prince of Wales M . W . G . M . had rewarded those services by promoting him to the position of Pro Grand Master . That appointment was richly deserved , and waa received by tho Craft with unanimous approval . The Earl of Mount Edgoumbo was tho Grand Muster of a large Province , and hia fitness for the positiou of Deputy Grand Master to which ho had been appointed , waa amply

shown by the ability with which he presided at the hat Grand Festival . He tlianked the Lodge for its magnificent hospitality , and wished them every success in their now quarters . Bro . Philbrick , Q . C ., Grand Registrar , alao replied . He said the Grand Treasurer had referred in terms of the most befitting kind to the services rendored by Lord Lathom as Deputy Grand Mastor , and

his popular promotion . Tho now Deputy Grand Mastor required only to be as well kuown amongst the bcethreu aa he ia in hia own Province to euro for himself a popularity such , ns that attaching to Lord Lathom . With regard to the other Graud Officers , ho would only mention one who wnB entitled to thoir good wishes and opinions . The W . M . had been kind enough to allude to tho part ho h-id taken

in the consecration of their Lodge , but tho C . Hisoorating Officer w . u Bro . Col . Shudivell Clerke Grand Secretary , aud if that dibbiiiguished brother had been ablo to attend that evening , he would havo rejoiood to see the success of tho venture he then launched . On tho part of the Grand Officers he ( Bro . Philbrick ) tendered thanks for the reception given them , and to the W . M . for hia thoroughly Masonic

remarks . They wore extremely glad to see the success and prosperity of the Lodge , and on their part he Bincerely offered beat wishes lor its extension and continuance . Bro . Jessop I . P . M . said they saw tho W . M . presiding as such for the last timo , aud they all wished him God-speed , and that he would bo as successful all hia life as ho hud been in that Lodge . Bro . Acworth had done good auit and service

for Freemasonry , and still was not satisfied , but was doing hia beat to place himself iu more than one positiou where he could do further service . Bro . Acworth , in reply , sa d he should bo w . uitiug in respect if he did not in the first place thank the I . P . M . for bis kind remarks , which he heartily appreciated , but which he hardly deserved . He knew they had uood wishes towards him , aud bo had

striven to satisfy them , aud if he had failed it was not for the want of energy . There waa allusion made as to hia having been Master of three Lodges , and that a great deal would be expocted of him . He hoped tbey had not been disappointed . If an oarneat desire to meet their approbation would suffice , then indeed he was satisfied . He hoped that would bo a red . letter day in tho Lodge , for ita

importance had been Bhown by tho visitors coming m in large numbers to share their hospitality . As the Immediate Past Master had alluded to one or two offices for whioh he was an aspirant , he wonld say a , word on that snbjeot . With respect to the Board of General Purposes , if the brethren felt they could really help him , he should be glad to be enrolled as a member of that Board . He had

on two ocasions been asked to contest the office of Prov . Grand Treasurer of Essex , and on the first occasion was defeated by a Bingle vote . Ho was a P . M . of an Essex Lodge , and he hoped his services would bo recognised in that Proviuce . He hoped that iu the future the Barnato Lodge would prosper , and every Mastor make it a continued success , to that it would be second to noue in Loudon .

Bco . Col . Saunders P . D . G . M . Madras , replying for the Visitors , expressed his gratitude for their reception . He rejoiced to find the Lodgo increasing in strength , and the members anxious to maintain its high reputation . Bro . Terry P . G . Treasurer said he watt afflicted with a sense of modesty that was very painful , and rendered it difficult to adequately respond to the toast . It was , in fact , a

difficulty to rospond to any Masonic toast , because he always felt ho appeared in a kind of dual capacity . As a comedian he was expected to be funny , and as a P . G . Treasurer he was expected to be dignified , so that it was anticipated ho would represent those two qualities of Sir Edward Landfear's great picture , "Dignity and Impudence . " He had tho great pleasure of being present at tho consecration of the

Lodge , and also at their successful ball . Ho hoped to be present for many years to come , and congratulate future Masters on the prosperity of the Lodge . Bros . Corbie P . P . G . J . W . Essex , Lazarus W . M . 188 , and St . Clair I . P . M . 2060 , also responded . Bro . de Leeuw , in response to the toast of the WM . Elect , said ho hoped to see all their pleasant faces around him during his year of office , llo would

do his best for the Lodge , aud hoped the members and those who visited them wonld say he was trying to maintain its high reputation . Bro . J . M . MoLeod , Secrotary R . M . I , for Boys , acknowledging the toast of the Masonic Charities , thanked tho brethren for thoir hearty reception . He knew the toast always commended itself to theui , and that many of the members were always ready to respoud to tbe

cause of Charity , and especially tbo Masonio Charities . Their W . M . was seeking many laurels ) , and he hoped he would be successful iu every point , and that ho would become Prov . Grand Treasurer of Essex , and a member of the Board of General Purposes , which ho was so well fitted to adorn . Ho was suro they did not want that evening a history of the Charities , but ho was grateful to know the

members ) had that night accorded the W . M the support of tho Lodgo by a grant from their funds for his Jist ; is Steward for tho R . M . I , for Boys . He was aleo grateful to know they had subscribed thoir names most liberally for tho forthcoming Festival , and ho hoped they would do all thoy could to help ou Unit work which was dear to all their heart s . Tho W . Master ' s list wn ^ then handed round ,

and resulted in 3 f 5 guineas being subscribed . Bro . Jessop I . P . M . replied for tho Past M- ' . r . ters , and Bro . Honoy S . W . fur tho Oilier : ' , after which tho Tyler'a te . 'iflt terminated tho proceeding ? . During the evening a numerous array of artistes ! ouliveuud this proceedings with mneh-nl toI < ctioim , Bro . W . Wrigho P . G . Orgauhb Middlesex presiding at the pi-. iuoforte .

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GORDON LODGE , No . ' 2149 .

r pUE annual feativul was held on the 27 th ult ., at tho Masonic JL Hal ' , Hanky , vihou ovvv forty brethren attended . The ceromouy of installation wis performed by Bro . Ashwell P . P . G . S . W ., who waa the ictiring W . M ., ho was assisted by ( iron . Taylor , Piercy , aud Mountford . After the ceremony of ttts-tallation , the newly , installed W . M . invested the following as his Officers for the ensuing

year : —Rev . K . D . Bootham S . W ., Lodgo J . W ., ( lev . E . D . Boot ham Chaplain , Lowo Treaautor , Junes Secretary , Houth S . D ., Clare J . D ., Piercy D . C , Mountford Organist , Phillips I . G ., Goodwin and Cbadwick Steward ? , Woods Tyler . After the Lodge waa closed , the brethreu adjourned to tho Town Hall , where a banquet , provided in excelleut stylo by Bro . Munro , was served in tho Council Chamber .

Tho W . M . presided , and after the usual Loyal and Masonio toaats had been honoured Bro . Piercy proponed tho Right Worshipful Bro . Col . Foster Gough , LL . D ., Prov- G . M . of Staffordshire P . P . G . Sword Bearer England . Brother Piercy said iheir Provincial Giaud Master waa well known in this part of tho Provinc , and he bad promotod tho interests of tho Craft to a very great degree .

He might say that during tho last twelve months the Provincial Graud Master had mado no less than fit ' ty-two viaita to the various Lodgea iu the Province . Bro . fUmsdal-j proposed tho health of tho Deputy Prov . G . M ., Lieutenant-Colonel Bindley , and tho rest of tho P . G . Officers of SUilbrdshiie , Punt uud Present , to which Bro . Mountford replied . Bro . Aahwell noxt snbmitted the

touBt of the evening , the health of the W . M . Bro . G . W . Bradford , aud at tho outset of his remarks congratulated Bro . Bradford on his restoration to health . Uu proceeded to speak of tho many excellent qualities possessed by tho W . M ., and said he had worked his way up through all tho various ufficea iu the Lodge , and they had every confidence that hia work would bo dono efficiently and well and ¦

to tho honour and glory of the Gordon Lodge . Bro . layJor made some supplementary observationa in also speaking to tho toast . In suitably responding , the W . W . aaid he was doubly proud of his position that uight , beoause he waB the first Worshipful Master who waa an initiate of the Lodge . He then gave the toast of tho Immediato Paat Master ( Bro . Ashwell ) , and spoke of the excellence of the work this brother had done during hia year of office . Bro . Ashwell

having acknowledged the toast , Bro . Bromley submitted the Masouio Charities , and referred to tbe fact that owing to recent agitation and inquiry the Boys' Charity would be placed in a position it had formerly occupied . This was the outcome of the commendable aotiou of two local brethren ( Bros . Greatbatch aud Tuunioliffe ) . The latter replied , and pointed out that £ 10 , 000 was contributed annually by Masons in England . The remaining toasts included the Visitors , the Officers of the Gordon Lodge , and the Tyler ' s toast .

Covent Garden Lodge of Instruction , No . 1614 . —The nsnal weekly meeting was hold at tho Criterion , Piccadilly Circus , S . W ., on the Slat ult ., when thoro wore present * . — Bros . Fonu W . M . HarnoII S . W ., Rowe J . W ., Greenway Preceptor , Reynolds Secretary , Warwick Seuior Deacon , Hambly Inner Guaid , Mulvey , Witham ,

Kerawell . Lodge was opeuod iu duo form , aud the minutes of last mopfcing wero read and confirmed . Bro . Wiao offered himself a candidate to bo raised , and waa examined and entrusted . The Lodge was opened iu the third degree , and the W . M . rehearsed tho ceremony .

Lodge waa reanmed , whon the following brethren wore uuauiuiously elected membora . Bros . Himbly 201 , Witham 73 , and Korawell 710 and 1313 . Bro . Harnell was unanimously elected W . M . for next meeting , and appointed hia Officers in rotation . Nothing further offering , Lodge was closed and adjourned .

Warner Lodge of Instruction , No . 2192 ., —Ou tho 25 th ult ., at the Bridge Chamber * , Hoe Street , Wulthamstow , there were present Bros . Weatfield P . P . G . S . B . W . M ., Smith S . W ., Taylor J . W ., Shurinur Prov . G . Treasurer Preceptor , Fortescuo Treasurer , Allen Seoretary , Bistick S . D ., Briginshaw J . D ., Cook I . G ., Spnrgeou

Organist , Collntfc Steward , Hirst , Baker , Lloyd , Clarke , Herbert , Jeremy , Sticey , Mayuard , Bestow , Trieke't , Ives , How ; - , Wi'son , Bateman , Eustace , Casey , Pinder , Body , Franci ? , King , Long , anil others . After preliminaries , Brow . Lloyd mid Clark answered the questions leading to tho aocond degree and wore entrusted . The Lodge waa opened in the second , and the brethren already named

wero passed . Bros . Lloyd , Body aud Clark answered questions leading to the third degree . Lodgo was opened in tho third degree aud tho cerutiiony waa ivhearsud , Bro . Ivua caudidute . Bro . Smith waa elected to occupy tho chair at ensuing ¦¦ K-afcing and appointed Officers in rotation , After hearty good wishoa tho Lodgo was closed , aud adjourned .

Special facilities aro offered by tho London aud North Western Railway Company in connection with tbo Ninety third Anniversary Feativul of the Iloytil Masonic Inslitu lion for Boys , to he held at I ' ri g htoo , on the 2 Uh June

Tho Company wiH issue to Freemasons , travelling in parties of not less than six first class , or ten second or third class , tickets to Loudon and back at a . single faro and a quarter hv the double journey , and tickets will ho available froiu 2 ; h * d to 2 Glh Juno inclusive .

Bro . J . Tickle , ( J . C ., has been nnanituoasl y elected W . M . or . the Suburban Lodgo , No . ] 7 u 2 , which meets f-t Groat Stanmore . i 3 ro . Ticklo was one of tho Pounders , and first , W . M . Tbo c'onfjecnttkm of tbo Lod go took p lace iu 1877 .

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