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G . Chap . Chaplain , J . Woodmason P . M . P . Prov . A . D . C . Treas ., F . S . Priest P . M . Secretary , AV . Hillier P . M . 13 66 2090 I . P . M ., J . AVhiteway S . D ., H . A . Moore J . D ., Golby I . G ., H . de Lund Woods D . C ., Tom J . Huntington Organist , S . Hussey P . M .

Prov . G . D ., J . Bartlett P . M ., J . M . Jefferson P . M ., G . Slade , Martin Gloyne , Ernest W . Mayetts , Max Liettenberg , J . R . AVatts , G . J . Poulter , A . Calise , H . A . Green , J . D . Cleaver , Charles Biddescombe , T . C . Jones , F . Rechen , H . A . Hobbs , H . A . House , George Harvey 2361 as A ' lsitor , and J . AV . Smith P . M . Tyler .

Lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the previous meeting read and confirmed . Bro . Secretary announced that the Provincial Grand Master had given his sanction to the Lodge removal to the Gayton Reception Rooms , Greenhill Parade , Harrow , which had been confirmed by the Grand Secretary .

Bro . H . A . House , of the Kmgswood Lodge , No . 2278 , was elected a joining member , and Mr . H . A . Hobbs , of Elseden Hall , Thetford , Norfolk , was elected as a candidate for initiation . He being present he was regularly initiated into' the secrets and mysteries of Ancient Freemasonry .

The D . C . here conducted the Deputy Prov . G . M . Rear-Admiral AA ^ . H . C . St . Clair into the Lodge with the other Prov . Grand Officers present , and they were saluted according to their respective ranks .

Bro . Calise was passed to the second degree and Bro . G . J . Poulter was duly and regularly raised to the third , the W . M . giving the traditional history . The Lodge having been resumed to the second degree , the Deputy Prov . G . M . complimented the AA ^ . M . and the Officers upon their very excellent working , and the AV . M . more particularly upon the admirable and impressive manner in which he had worked the three degrees .

Bro . Secretary announced the resignation of Bro . AV . H . Saunders as I . G ., and his wish to become a non-dining member , which was agreed to . After hearty good wishes the Lodge was closed with solemn prayer and adjourned to the second Saturday in August .

The Brethren then adjourned to a very well served banquet , provided by Bro . AVright Cooper in his usual excellent style . After grace by the Chaplain and the usual Loyal and Masonic toasts , all of which were well received , the Brethren spent a very pleasant and harmonious time , being entertained by the members of the Lodge to some very rousing naval and patriotic songs .

in honour of the Admiral who was present . Bro . Golby was very good in "The Sons of the Sea , " "The Bovs in Blue , " Bro . P . M . Hussey gave "The- Nlavy , " while Bros . Hellier , AV . C . Tebbit . Huntington , and AV . E . Jefferson added to the harmony of the evening , and a very pleasant meeting was brought to a close by the Tyler's toast .

Victoria Lodge , No . 2 6 71 . SATURDAY , 18 th May , was the third annual occasion of the entertainment of ladies by the Brethren of this Lodge , when the popularity of these gatherings was shown by the large attendance —thirty-three ladies and thiry-four gentlemen .

A regular meeting of the Lodge took place at the Masonic Hall , AA'indsor , for the disposal of routine business , and the Brethren adjourned to the AVhite Hart Hotel , where , at 5 . 30 , a reception was held by the W . M . Bro . W . A . Cocks and Mrs . Cocks , assisted by the AA ardens of the Lodge Bros . AV . H . Reid and E . Marshall . After the exchange of courtesies , the company

sat down > to an excellent dinner , which was served in such a manner as to show that the Hotel is not likely to lose any of its prestige under the direction of Mr . Bertram Clulow , its new manager . ' During dinner a selection of music was ably performed by Bro . H . R . Lancaster's band , through the generosity of the AV . M ., who also presented each lady with a bottle of scent as a souvenir of the occasion .

The toast of the AA ^ orshipful Master was ably proposed by Bro . E . C . Broquet I . P . M ., who testified to the high esteem in which the W . M . is held b y the Brethren of the Lodge , and the admirable wav in which he had carried out the duties of his Office . It was received with much enthusiasm , and the hearty ovation he met with , on rising to respond , showed that Bro . Broquct ' s remarks were fully endorsed by those present .

The toast of the Ladies was then given by the AA . M . in a happy manner . He expressed the great pleasure ' he felt in offering them . a cordial welcome , and assured them that the " Ladies evening" was regarded as one of the most enjovable meetings of the year . Bro . W . D . Shuard P . M . 18 94 P . Prov . J . G . D . Bucks , a visitor , returned thanks in a humorous speech , during which he was greatly applauded .

Then followed a very pleasing feature in the proceedings—a presentation of a handsome gold Secretary ' s jewel to Bro . Edward Prince , the first Master of the Lodge , who , from the date of his vacating that Office , has performed the duties of Secretary . It bore the following inscription :

A ^ ctoria Lodge , No . 2671 . Presented to AV . BRO . E . PRINCE , as a slight token of esteem , and in appreciation of his valuable services . 18 th May 1901 . And to Mrs . Prince was presented a gold hoop ring , set with

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sapphires and diamonds . The W . M ., in a highly complimentary manner , enlarged on the sentiment expressed in the inscription , and emphasised the feelings of regard which actuated himself and the members of the Lodge in making the offering to Bro . Prince .

He stated that their liberality having exceeded their anticipations , they thought they could not do- better than associate his wife in the testimonial , by offering for her acceptance a memento of the occasion . He concluded by proposing the toast of Bro . and Mrs . Prince ' s health .

In responding , Bro . Prince said he was quite taken by surprise , not having had the slightest idea of such a gift being prepared for him . He hardly knew how to express his- thanks to the Brethren for this splendid proof of their good feeling towards

him . They had rightly gauged his feelings when they decided on making his wife a participator in the honour conferred upon him , and he could assure them that they would wear their beautiful presents with the greatest pride , and hand them down to their posterity , if they had any .

At this point a conversazione was held , and coffee partaken of , followed by a concert , contributed to by Miss Bessie Grant , the Royal AVindsor Glee Singers ( Bros . AA aIter Clay , Abel Starkey , David Humphreys , and Walter Dodds ) , interspersed by a clever exhibition of legerdemain by Mr . Herbert Brooks . The musical arrangements were under the direction of the Organist of the Lodge Bro . A . AV . Hall jun ., who accompanied the artistes .

Most of the party left before 11 o ' clock , in order to catch their trains , but a few residents of AA indsor , with their visitors , stayed a little longer , winding up what all considered a most successful and enjovable evening with a carpet dance , the music for which was provided by Bro . Stickland .

Confidence Lodge , No . 19 3 . ON AVednesday , 5 th inst ., Bro . Metcalfe Baillie AA ' . M ., J . Cohn AV . M . Samson Lodge , No . 1668 , acting Preceptor , Bushill S . W ., Chittock J . AV ., J . K . Pitt P . M . Sec , J . AVynman S . D ., Hearn I . G ., J . Done .

********** METROPOLITAN : INSTRUCTION .

The three ceremonies were rehearsed , Bro . Done kindly acting as candidate , and the working being of that excellent character we were led to expect when we saw Bro . Baillie in the chair . Bro . Bushill was elected to preside at the next meeting .

********** Friendship Lodge , No . 206 . THIS Lodge , with the view of meeting the convenience of Brethren engaged in the city during the clay , has lately changed its meeting place to Simpson ' s , Bird in Hand Court , Cheapside , where Lodge will be held each Monday , from 5 to 6 . 30 p . m .

On the 3 rd inst . those present included Brothers Chisholm AVilliams AV . M ., C . Patten S . VA ., E . A . Dodd J . AV ., W . F . Bates P . M . Preceptor , F . Dodd S . D ., H . L . Smiles Sec . J . D ., Hoffmann I . G ., J . L . Nissen P . M ., A . J . Riggs , J . AVynman , A . Tabor , W . V . AVellsford P . M .

The ceremony of initiation was rchsarsed , Bro . Riggs candidate , the ritual being impressively rendered by the acting AV . M . Bro . AV . F . Bates P . M . was elected Preceptor of the Lodge , and he and Bro . W . F . AVellsford P . M ., who are both widely known for their ability as Tutors , were elected honorary members of the

Lodge , the compliment being highly appreciated and acknowledged . It was proposed that the bye-laws be submitted to the Committee for revision . Bro . C . Patten was elected AV . M . for the next meeting . **********

Westbourne Lodge , No . 733 . A GOOD meeting was held on Tuesday , nth inst ., at the Oliver Arms , AA estbourne Terrace North , Harrow Road . Those present included Bros . AV . H . Handover P . M . 1643 W-M-J W . AVieffenbacli S . W ., E . -AV . Lindsay J . AA ' ., H . Dehane P . M . Free , G . AVeaver P . M . Treasurer , G . D . Mogford P . M . Sec , F . Middleton S . D ., B . Robinson J . D ., G . B . Oberti I . G ., H . AV . Bagnall , J . Wynman .

The Lodge was opened and advanced to the second degree when Bro . Bagnall answered the questions and was entrusted . The Lodge was further advanced and the ceremony of raising was rehearsed in a faultless manner . The Lodge was called off , and on resumption the AV . M . vacated the chair in favour of Bro . Bagnall , who rehearsed the ceremony of passing , Bro . Weaver acting as candidate . The perfect working of Bro . Bagnall was also highly appreciated .

Bro . G . B . Oberti 1 793 was elected a member , which compli ment was acknowledged . Bro . Wieffenbach was chosen W . M .

Earl ' s Court Lodge , No . 2765 . AT the Greyhound Hotel , Kensington Square , Bro . J . J . R . Spring occupied the chair , supported by Bros . K . Von Donat S . W ., W . Binfield J . W ., H . J . Cousens P . M . acting Preceptor , J . H . Cumming P . M . acting Sec , C . G . Hatt P . M . S . D ., H . J . Seal P . M . J . D ., S . AV . Keene P . M . P . P . G . J . D . Middx . I . G ., J . Slater and G . L . Stephens .

The Lodge was opened in the three degrees , and resumed to the first , when Bro . Slater answered the questions in a very satisfactory manner , and was entrusted , and the second ceremony was rehearsed . The AV . M . gave the lecture on the traciuj board . Bro . Seal having proved his efficiency was entrusted , and duly raised .