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said , would have been present that evening but for his ill health , and coupled with the toast the name of Bro . McLeod . Bro . McLeod said , in reply , it was always an easy matter to respond in the good old Rothesay Lodge for tlie Charities—ho said Charities , although that was a name their worthy Secretary did not approve of—because the toast had the advantage of being

proposed by Bro . Valeriani , who always took a delight in recommending the Institutions of the Craft . It was also easy in the Lodgo because whoever had to respond invariably had to expiess thanks for some fresh instance of benevolence on the part of the members . He felt he might say that every member of the Lodge was a supporter of the Institutions , and then procedeed to give a

brief outline of the work being carried on by each . He hoped that Bro . Terry would soon be restored to health , so as to give the Benevolent Institution the advantage of his advocacy . That fund was providing 500 poor old Masons or their Widows with the means of living—if not in luxury , at least in comfort , and when they remembered that a very lew years back those same old Brethren

had probably dined with their fellow Masons as they wero that night doing , and were perhaps as independent as any of them , they must at once recognise tho utility of an Institution which did something for them in their hour of need . He next spol ^ i of the 265 Girls and 268 Boys at the present time in the two Educational Institutions , being trained up to become good citizens of the

Empire . These were practical evidences of the desire of English Brethren to carry out Masonry in the truest spirit , not as was the case in some foreign countries—which should be nameless—where charity was unknown . He felt the Craft believed all the Institutions were doing a splendid work at the present time , and he might say tho Institutions never had such brilliant prospects , as

far as finances were concerned , before them as now , when in spite of general depression they wero able to maintain their usefulness . The Rothesay Lodge was not , perhaps , first in regard to the assistance it gave to the Institutions , but at least it was not among the second class of supporters , for it was most regular and consistent in what it did . The Brethren did not give of their means in

the hope of getting a return , but rather in the hope that what they did might be of advantage to someone less fortunately circumstanced than themselves . Ho had to return thanks , not only for the Stewardship undertaken by their Master , but also for tho promise of one of their Past Masters—Bro . Parsons—to also act as a Steward for the Boys , as representative of the St . James's Union Lodge .

The W . M . proposed the toast of the Visitors , coupled with the names of Bros . St . Claire and Stephens . Bro . St . Clairo supposed he owed the compliment of being called upon first to respond by reason of his being the Master of the oldest Lodge represented at tho meeting . The candidates had been initiated that night by a foreigner , their health had beon proposed by a

foreigner , the Masonic Institutions had been lauded by another foreigner and now the Visitors' toast was coupled with the name of a foreigner , which gave ample evidence of the cosmopolitan character of the Rothesay Lodge . He knew tho difficulties in the way of a foreigner who desired to perform the ceremonies of

Freemasonry , and all the more applauded the Master for his performances that night . He congratulated the Initiates on having joined the Lodge , for although there might be many others more ancient , and many others moro swellish , there were very few where tho true principles of Freemasonry were more thoroughly practised than in the Rothesay .

Bro . James Stephens followed . He felt it had been his loss that he had not previously visited the Lodge , to which he had often been invited . Past Master Gros had said that Masonry knew no race , no cree . d , even no colour , and all that had been said that night in regard to foreigners went to prove the truth of his remarks . His personal experience also tended in the same direction . The

previous night he had been present at the Tivoli Lodge , presided over by Bro . Schriober ; that night they had Bro . Gallizia at thenhead ; the next he hoped to spend in the Hyde Park Lodge under the rule of another foreigner . He fully endorsed the opinion of Bro . St . Clairo as to the difficulty a foreigner experienced in mastering the ritual , and could all the more appreciate the excellence of

their Master's work that night , especially when he also called to mind his own first experience in the chair of a Lodge—now some nine years since . He remembered how nervous he was on that occasion , although he had no ceremony to perform ; if he had he could hardly imagine himself doing it , and yet they had seen the

work admirably performed that night by a foreigner , who had certainly done everything to ensure the success of the ceremony . It was here announced that the list of the Master as Steward for the Boys School had already reached £ 52 12 s 6 d , with fair prospects of much more to come .

The W . M . proposed the toast of the Installing Master , and presented him with the Jewel of the Lodge voted at the last meeting . Bro Shaw briefly responded , thanking the Brethren for their gift and their hearty receptions . He felt he had not done all he should have liked to accomplish , but he had done his best , and should always continue to work for the benefit of the Lodge .

The Past Masters , Treasurer and Secretary were next honoured , Bro . Valeriani responding ; and then the Master gave the Officers , which , in turn , was succeeded by the toast of the Tyler , and another most enjoyable meeting was brought to a conclusion .

o o o UNITED NORTHERN COUNTIES LODGE , No . 2128 . THE Election meeting of this Lodge was held on Wednesday , when Brother R . P . Keates was elected as Master , and other business was transacted . Our report of the proceedings will appear next week . The meeting was held at the Inns of Court Hotel , under the presidency of Bro . C . R . Leo W . M .

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CHOUGH LODGE , No . 2264 . rjMHE Annual Installation Festival of this Lodge took placo on I Thursday of last week , at the Cannon Street Hotel , E . G ., when a considerable company assembled to take part in the interesting ceremony . As both the outgoing and incoming Masters are exceedingly popular iu the Craft this was not to bo surprised at , but special interest attached to the proceedings because Bro . George Scott Miller the W . M . elect was the first Initiate of the Lodge .

Bro . J . W . Dewsnap W . M . presided , and was supported by his Officers , a full attendance of Lodge members and the following Visitors : Colonel W . Bristow P . G . St . B ., Charles H . Driver P . G . Supt . of Works , P . W . Ramsay Murray P . G . S ., John W . Gordon S . G . W . Meath ( LC ) , N . W . Simmonds P . G . S . B . Suffolk , W . Cock P . P . G . S . D . Middlesex , E . T . Edwards P . P . G . D . C Middlesex , Hy .

Woods P . P . G . St . B . Middlesex , Robert Nicholson P . P . D . C . Berks , and Bucks ., C . B . Heaguth P . P . G . R ., F . Bevan P . G . O . Essex , W . Martin P . M ., W . H . Foot I . P . M . 1839 , Dr . W . Bott P . M . 1839 , H . Massey P . M . 1928 , Orlton Cooper P . M . 211 , J . Culver P . M . 1839 , Emanuel Salomon W . M . 1017 , W . Hawes P . M . 554 , W . J . Hunter P . M . 1677 , H . Ansell P . M . 1305 , James Cook P . M . 907 , C . H . Cox P . M . 1839 , R . Worster P . M . 1986 , C . E . Rosaback 55 , W . S .

Bunting P . M . Secretary 2500 , W . J . Carroll 1227 , T . Nicholson 359 , R . Scarlett 1799 , H . E . Williams 1686 . Henry Jarrett 569 , F . J . Holdsworth 1538 , J . G . Robeson 192 , Fred Sharpe 1536 , James Marshall 360 , C . E . Martin 1571 , J . Mellings 2021 , H . E . Poole 2030 , Thomas Whitford 250 O , W . J . Jay 1614 , E . Woolf 205 , T . W . Davies 2030 , F . A . Alexander 907 , L . F . Hodge 2020 , W . Nutchell 1504 , J . Pulman 2319 , & c .

After the Lodge had been opened and the minutes confirmed Bros . Heath and Holmans , answered the usual questions and were subsequently raised to the sublime degree . Bro . Miller was then presented to the W . M . by Bro . P . M . Judge

and having taken the customary obligation was Installed in the Master ' s chair by Bro . Dewsnap , at a Board of Installed Masters numbering upwards of twenty-five members . Both ceremonies were admirably worked by Bro . Dewsnap , and his delivery of the addresses elicited high commendation .

Bro . Miller s first duty was to invest the following Brethren as his Officers for the ensuing year : —J . W . Dewsnap I . P . M . and Secretary , W . C . Smith S . W .,. J . F . Percival J . W ., Walter B . Marcus P . M . Treasurer , W . V . Jull S . D ., H . Saqui J . D ., J . W . Breeze I . G ., M . J . Almond D . C , J . Turle Lee Organist , A . Strugnell and A . Haynes Stewards , T . Bowler Tyler .

The ballot was then taken aud proved unanimous in favour of Mr . Samuel James Do St . Legier , when the newly-made Master gave convincing proof of his capacity by Initiating that gentleman into the mysteries of the Craft . Tlie ritual was impressively rendered , notwithstanding somo previous emotion during the Installation .

The reports of tho Audit Committee respecttng tho Lodgo and Benevolent Funds were received and ordered to bo entered on the minutes , and a vote of thanks was accorded to Brother Alfred Haynes , for having efficiently fulfilled the duties of Secretary during the past year .

Bro . Miller having received the hearty good wishes of the Visitors the Lodge was closed , and the company adjourned to the banquet room , where a recherche repast was provided by Bro . J . Aptommas , the courteous manager of the Hotel , Upon its termination the usual L 03 al and Masonic toasts were honoured , Bros . Driver and Col . Bristow returning thanks for the Grand Officers .

In flattering , but well deserved terms the I . P . M . submitted the health and prosperity of the Worshipful Master . The Lodge was proud of him because he was their first Initiate and he had risen through the various Offices to the chair of K . S . He was an excellent workman , and a through gentleman , and in electing him as W-M . the members had done themselves honour .

Bro . Miller who , rising to respond , was received with repeated cheers , said he could hardly find words to reply to tho good wishes so kindly expressed , but felt very deeply the heartiness of the Brethren . From the time of his Initiation he had always secured assistance and encouragement from the Lodge , and he was sure the members would stand by him now . It was the first time he had ever taken the chair at any meeting , so he could not say any more than express his grateful thanks .

The Master next proposed the health of Bro . Dewsnap as I . P . M . and Installing Master , and said he was glad to notice that the mere mention of his name evoked a round of applause . He had known him many years , but always found him the same , ever ready to assist the Lodge or any Brother who required instruction . The Lodge had voted him the handsome P . M . ' s jewel , and he now had the greatest possible pleasure to pin it to his breast , hoping he might be able to wear it as a pledge of their affection .

Bro . Dewsnap , who was also loudly cheered , said if he were puzzled as to what hs had to say before , what could he say now in return for their great kindness . He attributed the hearty reception to his position as I . P . M ., who in this Lodge is always worthy of respect . During his year of office he had plenty of work and he

was not sorry to give way to such a worthy Brother . As Secretary of the Lodge he trusted their relations would always be of the most harmonious character . It was a great pleasure to him that he had given satisfaction to the Brethren , and he should greatly prize their handsome jewel as a token of their regard .

Bro . St . Legier , the Initiate , in reply to the toast of his health , said after the many surprises he had experienced that evening came the greatest of all that he should make a speech , but he was glad to avail himself of the opportunity of thanking the Brethren , especially those who had assisted him in his Initiation , for all their kindness . His endeavours should be to assist Freemasonry , and he hoped to become a good and true member . Replying for the Visitors , Bro . P . M . Higgerty said that he had wituessed many Installations at this Lodge , and was glad to notici