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but a very popular man , and there were Brethren present who went to him for advice , which he was always willing to render * He had something there which the Brethren wished him to present to Bro . Graham , as a small token of gratitude , and in giving it he hoped Bro . Graham would wear the watch

formany , many years , in health and prosperity ; and might his grand-children , when it passed in time into their hands , look with pride at it , and remember that it was presented t . > their " grand-daddy" by the members of the New Cross Lodge of Instruction . He would not say any more , as he was sure Bro . Menninger wished to add a few words .

Bro . Menninger said that after the eloquent speech of Bro . Davis he did not know what to say , except that the little present was given by the members with theii hearty good wishes , and the hope that the G . A . O . T . U . might spare Bro . Graham , for many years to come . As regarded himself , and tho assistance he had rendered in furnishing the Lodge ; it was purely a matter of love for Freemasonry , and whatever assistance he could render he would be pleased to afford . The testimonial consisted of a handsome gold watch , suitably inscribed as follows : —

Presented to our esteemed BRO . J . D . GBAHAM P . M . Preceptor of the New Cross Lodge of Instruction , 1559 , for services rendered during the year .

1899-1900 . Bro . Graham , in reply , said the Brethren had taken the wind out of his sails . He did not think he deserved such a handsome present , as what he did or what he had done was purely for the love of Freemasonry . He always did his very best , and any Brother wishing to join the Instruction Lodge would receive a most hearty welcome and such tuition as he required . He considered there were other members who also deserved great praise for their

assistance ; for instance , the W . M . Bro . Menninger , Bro . Faaz their Secretary , Bro . Davis , and Bro . Johnson , who was also a Preceptor of several Lodges ; all had rendered great service to the Lodge . He most sincerely thanked all of the members for the handsome present he had just received , and promised them he should wear it with pride , and when he looked at it it would remind him of the happy hours he had spent , and create a hope that he would spend many more such in the New Cross Lodge .

A hearty vote of thanks was offered from the chair to the following Officers , who had so kindly rendered valuable services at the Festival : Bros . E . Beadle , G . Faaz , W . Menninger , J . Swash , T . Davis , and W . G . Lacy . Bro . Faaz Secretary thanked Bro . Graham for the compliment paid him in mentioning his name with the toast . Bro . Beadle was pleased to say that they had all done their best to make

the meeting a great success ; next time they hoped it would be even better . Bro . Menninger was pleased that , considering the very short notice the Brethren received , everything was so perfect , and sincerely thanked Bro . Beadle for the very kind and able assistance he had rendered . He also thanked Bro . Faaz for the great amount of trouble he had taken in writing to the members , which WHS all done at such a very short notice and yet in such au able manner .

Bro . Graham again rose and said he could not let the opportunity pass without complimenting Bro . Lake on the excellent dinner he had provided ; it was all that could be desired , and it had given great satisfaction to himself , and he was sure to the Brethren likewise . Bro . Lake i hanked tbe W . M . and Brethren and was delighted to hear he

had given satisfaction , and that the Brethren had enjoyed the repast . The musical arrangements were under tho direction of Mr . Herbert W . Knight , L . A . M . ( Author , Composer , and Musical entertainer ) , and was of high class character . The song "A Gentleman in Kharki" was sung by the composer Mr . Knight , and resulted in an encore and the sum of £ 1 lis 6 d being collected for the " Daily Telegraph " Fund .

Tho following also added to the enjovment of tho evening : Bro . Fred Payne , who was in fine form and rendered some beautiful songs ; Bro . Davis , whost * song Merry England was deservedly encored ; B'o Tu 1 , who gave as an encore " Can ' t have too much of a good thing . ' Bro . Gammon recited the Charge of the Light Brigade ; while Bros . Jacobs , French and s < -veral others assisted , notable among the entertainers being Mr . J . H . Heathman , who sang some excellent songs in good style . Mr . Herbert Knight presided at the piano , and gave some splendid solos . The singing of Gnd save tbe Queen and Auld Lang Syne brought the proceedings to a successful close .

WOODROW LODGE , No . 1708 . ON Monday afternoon , 29 th ult ., at Bro . Ruddertorth ' s ( Stone's ) Restaurant , Panton Street , Haymarket , Bros . J . W . Simeons W . M ., W . West S . W ., T . E . Culverhouse J . W ., C . Woodrow P . M . Prec , C . Wetton P . M . Dep . Prec , H . T . Rose S . D ., T . Burgess J . D ., W . Harm IG ., G . Spice I . P . M . 193 , N . Cawloy W . M . 172 , J . W . Myall , J . W . Catling , L . A . Mutter , J . W . Ollington , C . Dyer , G . Yeowtll , H . Pion , M . H . Simms , G . Baker , J . Cunnington , E . Firminger , H . Williams , W . E . Davis , C . Murless , J . Wynman .

The Lodge was opened to tbe second degree and the ceremony of passing was rehearsed , Bro . J . G . Lobb acting as candidate . The Lodge was resumed to the first degree , and the W . M . vacated the chair in favour of Bro . Cawley . The ceremony of installation was rehearsed , Bro . West being presented as W . M .-elect . by Bro . G . Spice I . P . M . 193 acting as B . C . Bro . West invested the Officers , whilst Bro . Cawley delivered the three addresses . Bro . Simeons then resumed the chair and Bro . Charles Gee , of the Royal Kensington Lodge , was proposed as a member .

rpiHERE was an exceptionally good meeting on Monday , when the chair JL was taken by Bro . H . J . Rose , with Bros . J . Culverhouse S . W ., S . Firminger J . W ., C . Woodrow P . M . Prec , C . Wetton P . M . Dep . Prec , J . W . Simeons Sec , T . Burgess S . D ., G . Yeowell J . D ., T . F . Strutt I . G ., H . W . Page , J . G . Lobb , L . Mutter , W . H . Simms , J . Ollington , J . H . Westcott , W . Hann , 0 . Murless , H . Pion , A . Mann , J . Cunnington , J . B . O'Callaghan , J . Wynman , P . Pagf , P . Amato , G . Baker , Horace Ward , C . H . Perry , & c . The Lodge was opened to the third degree , and resumed to ttie first , when the ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Hann acting as candidate .

Bro . H . \" . Paue was examined in the second degree and the ceremony of raising was rehearsed , the W . M . going through the work in a manner which called for the highest commendation . Two ballots of five guineas ejich were taken in connection with the Benevolent Association , and resulted in favour of Bros . Gunnerfelder and W . H . G . Rudderforth P . M . ( the Treasurer ) .

Bros . P . Page 1679 , Horace Ward Page 1679 , and ' , John Barry O'Callaghan J . W . 1563 were elected members , and Bro . Culverhouse chosen to preside at the next meeting .

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CITADEL LODGE , No . 1897 . AT the Farleigh Hotel , Amhurst Road , Stoke Newington , on Friday , 26 th ult ., Bros . U . B . Ladler W . M ., E . G . Piatt S . W ., T . Feistel J . W ., Reed S . D ., Alderman I . G ., W . A . Wallace , and others . Bro . Wallace answered the questions . The Lodge was opened in tho second degree , and the ceremony of passing was rehearsed . Bco . Willsmer ,

answered the questions leading to the third degree , and the ceremony of raising was rehearsed . The sixth annual supper will be held on Friday , 23 rd inst . Congratulations wore tended to Bro . Dunstah , on his return after a severe illness , by the Brethren present .

ROYAL VICTORIAN JUBILEE LODGE , No . 2184 . ( L ATE TEBEIBKS . ) ON Wednesday afternoon , 31 st ult ., at the Dover Castle , Westminster Bridge Road , Bros . S . Levy W . M ., T . F . Strutt S . W ., W . Newton J . W ., A . Darch P . M . Prec , C . Wettou P . M . Dep . Prec , W . J . Newstead Sec . and acting S . D ., W . Shaw J . D ., Sinclair I . G ., F . Holmes P . M ., C . L . Plant P . M ., P . Page , J . Wynman , B . Cohen .

Bro . Darch Preceptor , who had the right of presiding on this occasion , gave way to Bro . Levy , who rehearsed the ceremony of initiation , for which Bro . Shaw W . M . 1772 acted as candidate . Bro . Darch then resumed tha chair , and rehearsed the ceremony of passing , with Bro . Page as the

candidate . The third ceremony was next gone through , with Bro . Cohen as the candidate . Bro . C . L . Plant was elected a member . The annual dinner of this Lodge is fixed for Tuesday next , 13 th inst ., at 7 . 30 p . m .

WALTHAMSTOW LODGE , No . 2472 . ON Monday , 29 th ult ., at Bro . Mears ' s , Lord Brooke Hotel , Walthamstow , Bros . W . W . West Dep . Preceptor W . M ., L . Taylor S . W ., T . J . Parkins J . W ., J . P . Watts as Prec , F . Budd Treas ., J . Clark P . M . Sec , C . J . Edkins S . D ., S . C . Botten J . D ., T . How I . G ., S . G . Griffiths Tyler , C . Horst , T . Pinder , M . Bleick , W . Hooker , G . J . Stubbings , W . J . Gerrard , A . G . Hopkins , W . Lane , F . Goetze , J . H . Pound , R . Darling P . M . U 46 , W . G . Hale W . M .-elect 1446 , J . Amos , J . Wynman , & c

The Lodge being opened , the ceremony of installation was rehearsed , Bro . Taylor S . W . being presented as W . M .-elect by Bro . R . Darling P . M ., who made a perfect D . 0 . Having taken the obligation Bro . Taylor was duly installed . The Lodge was called off and on . The W . M . invested the Officers , and Bro . West delivered the three addresses . The W . M . next proceeded to rehearse the ceremony of initiation , Bro . Pound acting as candidate . The Lodge was advanced to the second degree , and the same Brother answered the questions . Bro . Horst W . M .-elect 1471 was elected to preside at the next meeting .

ON Monday , 5 th inst ., Bros . R . Darling P . M . W . M . ( by favour of Bro . Horst ) , T . J . Parkins S . W ., J . P . Watts J . W ., W . W . West Dep . Prec , F . Budd Treas .. J . Clark P . M . Sec , S . 0 . Botten S . D ., G . J . Stubbings J . D ., C . T . Papworth I . G ., F . A . Amos , T . How , G . J . Edkins , M . Bleick , J . Ives P . M ., C . Horst , A . Oakden , G . Burgin , G . Stubbings , W . G . Hale , W . Hardy , J . C . Francis , J . Wynman .

The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Edkins acting as the candidate . The W . M . vacated the chair in favour of Bro . W . G . Hale , who rehearsed the second ceremony , with Bro . Burgess as the candidate . Bro . Horst then took his position , and rehearsed the investiture of Officers . Bro . T . J . Parkins was elected to the chair for next meeting . Three ballots were taken in connection with the Benevolent Association , falling to Bros . R . H . Tongue , A . G . Hopkins , and L . Yexley .

BRONDESBURY LODGE , No . 2698 . ON Monday , 15 th ult ., the members of the Duke of Connaught Lodge of Instruction , No . 1524 , paid a visit to this Lodge and occupied the following Offices : Bros . J . Brown W . M ., Crisp S . W ., Islip P . M . J . W ., A . Rusby P . M . Acting Prec , Elsden S . D ., Thomas J . D ., A . R . Greaves I . G ., Ives P . M ., Wild , Punter , T . Feistel , Roberts , Barker , Saunders , and others .

The members of the Bcondesbucy Lodge of Instruction present were ; Bros . Wilson , C . J . Greaves , Bore , Ridgway , W . G . Coxen , Dunnaway ( acting Organist ) , A . F . Hacdyment ( Preceptor ) , R . J . C unpbell ( Treas . ) , H . Willsmer ( Sec ) , Powell , Aylett , Line , Palmer , Fraser , Segar , Golby , Wyatt , Ferguson , Brown , Gawthrop , Emery , Oldrey jun ., M . Spjigel P . M ., Robertson , Print P . M ., Clemens P . M ., Simmons , Cutts , Patterson , and others .

The Lodge was opened , and called off and on . The questions were answered and the Lodge opened in the second degree , when the ceremony of passing was rehearsed , Bro . Punter acting as candidate . The 1 st , 2 nd , 3 rd , 4 th , and 5 th sections of the lecture were worked by Bro . A . Busby P . M ., assisted by the following Brethren : Bros . Islip , Feistel , Rusby ( Bro . Crisp asking questions ) , and Roberts .

Tho members of the Duke of Connaught Lodge of Instruction who occupied the Offices and assisted in working the sections were elected Honorary Members , and votes of thanks were tendered to the Visitors .

ON Monday , 22 nd ult ., Bro . J . Gawthrop presiding , the ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Emery acting as can lidate . Bro . Oldry answered the questions , and the ceremony o £ raising was rehearsed , Bro . Goldby acting as W . M . Bro . Gawthrop resumed the chair and Bro . Goldby was elected W . M . for the next meeting .

The annual supper is to be held on the last Monday in Februray . The resignation of Bro . Horste id as Organist w . is received with regret , and Bro . H . Dunnaway was elected in his place .

ON the 5 th inst ., Bros . Harold Coxen W . M ., T . Bone S . W ., H . Woods J . W ., R . J . Campbell P . M . Treas ., H . Willsmer Sec , A . F . Hardyment Preceptor , M . Spiegel P . M ., A . H . Oldrey P . M ., H . Dunnaway S . D ., T . G . P « lmer J . D , F . C . Olcuey I . G ., Geo . D . Fraser , Cutts , Patterson , Simmonds , Duncan , Emery , Golby .

Lodge was opened and then called off and on . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Cutts acting xs candidate . Bro . M . Spiegel P . M . took the chair and worked the second section of the lecture , assisted by Bro . Hardyment and the Brethren . Bro . T . Bone was elected W . M . for the next meeting .