Provincial Grand Lodge Of Middlesex.

sermon preached by Bro . the Rev . J . Baker , Provincial Grand Chaplain . The banquet was held at the King ' s Head Hotel , a sumptuous repast being admirably served by Mr . C . Tomkins ,

the genial host . After the Loyal toasts , which were enthusiastically honoured , that of the Grand Officers was given , the Provincial G . Master associating with it the name of the D . P . G . M ., Bro . Raymond H . Thrupp . In

acknowledging the honour Bro . Thrupp alluded to the coming Commemoration meeting at the Albert Hall , which he believed would be conducted in the eminently satisfactory manner that characterised the installation of the Prince

of Wales . He had the honour of being a Steward on that occasion , and it would never be effaced from his memory . He hoped the brethren would attend in large numbers , and show that it was not only the Grand Officers , but the Craft

generally , who wished to prove their devotion to their Queen and attachment to the Most Worshipful the Grand Master . He then proposed the toast in honour of the R . W . Bro . Colonel Sir Francis Burdett , Bart ., Provincial

Grand Master , referring to the regret experienced last year when Sir Francis was prevented by illness from attending Provincial Grand Lodge , and the pleasure they nil felt at his being with them once again . The Provincial Grand

Master , in responding , said the hearty manner in which Bro . Thrupp had proposed his health was far more than he conld have expected , and far more than he could adequately return thanks for . They were all aware that he had a

love for freemasonry , and that he was anxious to do his duty to the Province . He would always carry out his duties as far as lay in his power , and hoped for a few years to come to continue amongst them , and see the Province flourish . He did not think that since he had

presided over them he had seen a more genial number of members , and he hoped to meet them again during the next twelve months . It was his anxious wish to visit them as often as he conld , and he would do his best to

accept as many invitations as possible . His best wishes were with the brethren in the Province , and when he was away he coud assure them they were not forgotten . He thanked them for the kind manner in which they had

received his health , and he only wished they might often again meet happily in the future . In proposing the Visitors ho said there would have been a larger attendance of Grand Officers , as several invitations were sent , but

they were unfortunately engaged elsewhere . T-hey , however , had with them a number of other brethren , including Bro . Wynn , whom they were pleased to see , and Brother Charles Greenwood , who would no doubt endorse the

remarks he had made respecting the Secretaries of Lodges . Bro . Charles Greenwood , Prov . Grand Secretary Surrey , thanked the brethren most heartily for tho manner in which they had received the toast ; he could only say he

had accepted with avidity the invitation to be present . Although it was difficult for him to visit Lodges not in his own Province , he thought he might get a wrinkle from the manner in which the business was conducted , which would

be of service to him in the Province of Surrey . He had learned one thing from the proceedings , and that was the immense amount of good that might be done from the enthusiasm of a body of Masons . He sincerel y thanked

them for the great pleasure it had afforded him to visit the sister Province . In responding for the Worshipful Master , Wardens and Members of the Harrow Lodge , proposed b y Bro . Hepburn , Bro . Etherington , Prov . G . J . D ., assured the Provincial Grand Master that what he had done in the

past was bnt an earnest of what he would do in the future to promote the welfare of the Harrow Lodge . He took the present opportunity of expressing his deep thanks to the Provincial Grand Master for tho honour lie had that day

conferred upon him , which he valued as much for the prestige given to his Lodgo as for the distinction bestowed upon himself . The Harrow Lodge had passed through many difficulties ; but every cloud has a silver lining , and

he could now see a renewed period of prosperity approaching . He was pleased to hear the Provincial Grand Master was satisfied with the arrangements made for his reception , and hoped that at no distant date they might have the

honour of again receiving Provii cial Grand Lodge under its banner . During tho evening a . choice selection of music was rendered , under the direction of Bro . John Read Prov . Grand Organist , assisted by Bros . W . Sexton , G . T . Carter , Stanlev Smith , and G . S . Graham P . P . G . Organist .

Old England Lodge, No. 1790.

OLD ENGLAND LODGE , No . 1790 .

THE installation meeting of this Lodge was held on Thursday evening , 2 nd instant , afc the Masonio Hall , Thornton Heath , when there was a very respectable master of the members and visitors to do honour to the occasion . Bro . Wm . Henry Ransom W . M . presided , supported by Bros . Chas . Tarry S . W ., F . T . Ridpafcb J . W , W . Foulsham Treasurer , Hugh M . Hobbs Secretary , F . Kilvington .

S . D ., E . Samnel J . D ., G . S . Horsnail Steward , R . G . Fleming I . G ., P . M . 's J . Sergeant , F . C . Baler , F . C . Pasoall , C . Daniell 65 , and many other brethren . The Visitors included Bros . Fred . West Dep . Prov . Grand Master of Surrey , W . Pile P . M . 1892 S . B . Surrey , J . Nicholson 1820 , J . P . Start P . M . 463 , J . C . Fox P . M . 297 , E . Mitchell

P . M . 720 , W . Garnell P . M . 720 , W . Goode 1604 , B . Wilson 2084 , VV . Burr I . G . 850 , E . Taylor 1567 , W . W . Lee 1897 , W . Staley J . W . 1597 , F . Hamplin Org . 1635 , T . G . Cuthbert W . S . 1815 , J . S . Fraser P . M . 174 , W . W . Morgan P . M . 211 , & o . Lodge was opened in the customary manner , and after the confirmation of the minutes of the last meeting ,

a very satisfactory report was presented by the Audit Committee , and adopted . Bro . Hugh Marcns Hobbs , P . G . S . D . Surrey , who had officiated as Secretary of the Lodge dnring the past year , was then presented as the Worshipful Master-elect , and in regnlar form he assented to the responsibilities of that office . The installation

ceremony was efficiently carried out by the outgoing W . M . Bro . Ranson , and on the re-admission of the brethren the uewly . installed Master was saluted with full Masonio honours , and then proceeded to invest his Officers , as follow : —Bros . W . H . Ranson I . P . M ., F . T . Ridpath S . W ., J . Kilvington J . W ., W . Foulsham P . M . Treasurer , G . S .

Horsnail Secretary , E . Samuel S . D ., R . G . Fleming J . D ., S . Clarke I . G ., P . Bndd Dir . of Cers ., C . Tarry Steward , W . Lane Tyler . During the routine work a letter was read from Bro . James Terry , Secretary of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution , who officiated as Consecrating Officer afc the time the Lodge waa brought into birth ,

regretting that he waa prevented by another important engagement from being present on the occasion . Hearty good wishes were expressed by the numerous visitors , and Bro . Foulsham , as the senior member of the Lodge , and the oldest Mason in the room , took the opportunity of extending fco them a most cordial welcome . He

congratulated the Worshipful Master , and the members generally , upon fcho progress and sound condition of the Lodge , which he hoped would continue during tbe present Mastership . Ifc was announced

during the evening that the Provincial Grand Lodge of Surrey would be held on 28 th July . The brethren subsequently partook of a banquet , served in admirable style by Bro . Tarry , whose arrangements elicited unanimous expressions of approval .

The loyal toasts having been duly honoured , the W . M . proposed the Grand Officers , with which he associated the name of the Deputy Provincial Grand Master , Bro . F . West , who they all knew performed his duties with the utmost credit to himself and satisfaction to the Province . Bro . West , acknowledging the cordial way in which the

toast had been received , said it was a novel experience for him to have his name coupled with tho Grand Officers ; usually he was asked to respond for the Province to which he belonged . Ho was certain that the Grand Officers had many important duties fco discharge , and ho hoped they might havo the assistance of some of their number at

the consecration of tho Chapter in the formation of which their Worshipful Master had taken such a deep interest . The Grand Officers regarded with pleasure any meeting where the Masonio ritual was properly worked aud the principles practised . That was done whenever Bro . Hobbs was connected with the work , for although

he was a comparatively young Mason , he possessed more than ordinary capacities , and also had the facility of presiding over the Lodge and fostering the true feeling of Brotherly Love . Bro . Ranson , in proposing the Worshipful Master , said ifc afforded him considerable pleasure fco do so , for he had been associated with Bro . Hobbs and

had worked with him in the interests of the Old England Lodge for many years . The brethren would unite with him in cordially wishing for him a happy and prosperous year of office . They possessed iu their new Master a gentleman and a good Mason , who was at all times ready to assist a brother in any work in connection

with this or any other Lodge . Ifc was also proverbial that he was ever foremost in any movement that had Chanty as its object . His work in the Craft was too well known to need further comment , and they all recollected he had discharged the duties of Secretary iu a manner that was beyond praise . The

toast was received with unbounded enthusiasm , and in reference the Worshipful Master said that to a nervous man his position presented some difficulty , bufc it was with the utmost pleasure he found himself VV . M . of his mother Lodge . It muttered not how many Lodges one belonged to , there was always a peculiar feeling of regard and

attachment Vr one ' s mother Lodgo , where the light of Masonry was fir . < fc seen . Up to the present he had received nothing bat kindness and consideration from every member of the Lodge , and be was especially pleasvd afc this opportunity of noticing this interesting fact . He conld not say , as was usually the case vv . th the occupants

of the chair , that he had filled neaily every office in the Lodge , for the only poat he had held was that of Secretary . It was a most unexpected plea , are , a short time ago , to find there was a likelihood of his occupying his present position . He then heard that Bro . Tarry had ( bund his business engagements so h avy that it wan impossible

for him to go ou , and it was very much to his credit that he had decided to stand aside until ho was able to give time to the duties . Bro . Tarry was a young man , and if in time he cimo to them and expressed bi .-i desire fco work in office , they would only bo too pleased to sue dim in the chair , when he would no doubt carry out

:. ho duties in the same satisfactory manner he had the o . her offices he hud hold . On more than one occasion when Bro . Tarry was S . D . ho was highly complim . r . ted on the way in which he had performed

his duties . Bro . Uidpath would have been in the chair , but was the W . M . of another LoliiO . He would endeavour to carry out the duties to tbe best of his ability , but was afraid that as their I . P . M . he had plenty of work he should not have auy candidate . ; he was glad , how-