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patroness of the Order and its noble Institutions . Her Majesty ' s glorious rei gn has been a record of records in history—speaking kind words to those who were in trouble , and loyalty was shown her on every side . Might the Great Architect of the Universe bless her for many many years to come ! The toast was most loyally received , and was followed by the National Anthem , Mr . Jamos Davis singing the solo .
Then followed the toast of the Grand Master , Bro . Louis Breeze singing the solo of " God bless the Prince of Wales " ; and next that of the Grand Officers , with the latter being coupled the name of Bro . Frank Richardson P . G . D .
In responding , Bro . Richardson said it was a great honour to him to respond to the hearty toast of the W . M ., on behalf of the Grand Officers , who were hard working Masons , who did everything in their power for the welfare of Freemasonry . He was proud to possess the purple collar , and hoped he might wear it for many years yet to come . It was a very great pleasure to
him to have installed so excellent a worker as Bro . Strutt , and it was also a great pleasure to see that no sooner was the new ruler placed in the chair than he was called upon to work the ceremony of passing ; and that was done to his great satisfaction . He wished him a prosperous year of office , and success to his Lodge .
The I . P . M . then assumed the gavel , and on rising was most heartily received . He said it was the first time he had had the honour of proposing the toast of the evening—the Worshipful Master . He assured them he did it with the greatest amount of pleasure . He had known the W . M . for many yaars , and what was more , he was delighted to know him . As the Grand Officer who had just spoken had said , it was rather trying to work the
ceremony of passing directly after being installed , but Bro . Strutt had given them a good taste of his ability as to the working . He was convinced of Bro . Strutt ' s Masonic power ; the ceremony had been performed to his credit , and to the satisfaction of the Lodge . They could depend on the impressive manner of the W . M ., who would make the candidates feel their Masonic responsibilities . He was , indeed , a master in the art , and he felt sure they would join in wishing him a prosperous year of Office .
The Worshipful Master received quite an ovation . He most sincerely thanked the I . P . M . for having proposed his health in such a cordial way , and also thanked the Brethren for having received the toast in such a hearty manner . He sincerely thanked all for having placed him in his present honourable position , and assured them his duties as W . M . of the Lodge would
be carried out to their satisfaction as far as lay in his power . The Officers he had appointed that evening were the right sort of men , and he was sure they would give satisfaction . He would not detain them further than to say he would study the interests of the Institutions of the Craft , and hoped to do some good before his year of Office expired . Again he thanked them all for the very cordial manner in which they had received him .
The next toast was that of the Visitors , and the W . M . in an eloquent speech gave them a hearty welcome . Bro . Garton P . M . 192 , responding on behalf of the guests , thanked the Master for the kindly words of welcome he had accorded them . He waB more than pleased to be present that evening , and see the W . M . installed , as
he had the pleasure of Bro . Strutt ' s acquaintance in another Fraternity , also devoted to charitable objects . He also had the pleasure of knowing Bro . Henry Muggeridge , the founder of the W . M . ' s Mother Lodge , and if time permitted could recount some interesting reminiscences of the founder of that celebrated Lodge , of which he understood Bro . Strutt was to be installed Master in May next .
Bro . G . Westrope W . M . 1741 aho thanked the W . M . for his kind reception . It had given him great pleasure to see him installed ; he had never been more impressed with the working than that evening . When he was installed he thought the installation was done perfectly , but the Grand Officer Bro . Richardson had done so well that day that it had been really a Masonic treat . He tendered his sincere congratulations to the Worshipful Master for tho able manner in which he had worked the ceremonv of passing .
Bro . W . Willshire J . W . 1602 also thanked the W . M . for his kind reception , and for having coupled his name with the toast . The W . M . was no stranger to him , as he had worked with him in a civil capacity for upwards of sixteen years . He also complimented him on the able manner in which he had invested the Officers and worked the second degree . Other of the guests also responded .
The toast of the Immediate P . M . and other Past Masters of the Lodge was now given . The W . M . felt the Brethren knew Bro . Watson , and the excellent way in which he ruled the Lodge . He had had the pleasure of his acquaintance for upwards of sixtom years , and congratulated him on having done everything in his power for the welfare of the Lodge . Bro . Boyce was also one of the best , and he did not think they could have done better than appoint , him Director of Ceremonies .
Bro . Watson was heartily received , and first thanked the W . M . for his very kind remarks . He felt all the members could endorse what the W . M . had just said about Bro . Boyce , and agree it was a great acquisition having him as D . C . of the Lodge . He did not think he had better say anything more about Bro . Boyce , in case he might say too many nice words , but he thought him to be really the right man in the right place . He felt his duties would be light ones , as the W . M . would not require his assistance , he knowing
his work so well . He was pleased to say he was the possessor of many jewels from different societies , but the jewel he had received that day he should always regard as the greatest compliment he had ever received . He also thanked the Officers who had worked with him during the past year , for their excellent support . He had had the best of Officers , while the Brethren appointed that evening had shown by thoir working that they could perform the ritual in such a way as to make the Hygeia one of the most prosperous Lodges of the metropolis .
The toasts of the Treasurer , Secretary , and Officers of the Lodge were duly honoured and responded to , the proceedings concluding at a late hour with the Tyler's toast . The pleasant meeting was rendered still more enjoyable by an admirable quartet , Bros . Percy Gayer ( clarionet ) , Sidney Roberts ( piano ) , Alfred Martin ( violin ) , and W . J . Reynolds ( bassoon ) , who played some excellent selections
during the dinner , and were highly complimented by the W . M . on their performance . Other artistes added greatly to the enjoyment of the evening by their displays of musical talent , among them being Miss Machin , Bros . Louis Breeze , Carl Brandt , William Reynolds ( bassoon solo ) , Percy Gayer ( clarionet solo ) , Messrs . James Davis , Frank Hook , and Walter Broughton . Bros , Roberta and Martin presided at the piano .
The Worshipful Master Bro . Thomas Frederick Strutt was born 29 th May 1 S 5 C , at Abbots Hall , Great Wigboronah , Essex , and was initiated into Freemasonrv in March 1891 , in the Henry Muggeridge Lodge , No . 1679 , held at Anderton's Hotel , Fleet Street . He is present S . W . of that Lodge . He is a member of the Mark degree , and holds the position of J . W . in the Earl of Carnarvon Lodge , No . 211 . We tender him our best wishes for a successful year of office .
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HUGH OWEN LODGE , No . 2593 . THE installation meetiug was held at the Frascati Restaurant , Oxford Street , on Friday , 9 th inst . The Lodge , formed for the convenience of gentlemen engaged in the administration of the poor-law , has been established only four years , yet it now numbers fifty-seven members , who hail from various parts of the country , membership of the Lodge not being confined to the metropolis .
There was a numerous company present to witness tho incoming of the new Master , and all regretted the absence of the outgoing Master Dr . W . Chapman Grigg P . M . 10 and 1635 , who is at the seat of war in South Africa . His place as presiding Officer was ably fillod by Bro . R . H . Nicholls Past Master of the Lodge .
After the minutes of the previous meeting had been confirmed , Bro . R . H . Nicholls P . M . raised Bro . John Dean to the third degree , and then installed Bro . Henry Ramsbottom J . W . as the Master of the Lodge in succession to Dr . Grigg . The other Brethren invested as Officers of the Lodge for the year were
Bros . J . W . Hunt S . W ., C . G . Ridgway J . W ., Rev . F . J . Greenwood , M . A ., Treasurer , W . B . Neville P . M . 1767 Secretary , R . H . Nicholls P . M . D . C , E . A . Frith S . D ., H . T . Willis J . D ., H . Tull I . G ., J . B . Schrader Org ., J . A . Battersby Assist . D . C , H . T . Kobelt Steward , T . P . Warwick W . M . 145 Assist . Steward , J . G . Swinton Assist . Secretary , and John Lee Tyler .
After the ceremonies had been completed the Lodge voted three guineas to Bro . J . B . Schrader for his services to the Lodge as Organist . The Lodge aho voted two guineas a year to the West London Masonic Charitable Association . A banquet succeeded the working of the Lodge , and the usual toasts followed , the music accompanying the speeches being arranged by Bro . J . B . Schrader .
Bro . E . C . Mulvey , in replying to the toast of the Grand . Officers , mentioned the unusual circumstance that be had initiated in another Lodge the W . M ., the S . W ., the S . D ., and the J . D . Bro . R . H . Nicholls P . M ., in proposing the toast of the Worshipful Master , said that Bro . Ramsbottom would do honour and credit to the Lodge . Bro .
Ramsbottom was initiated with him , and therefore it was a great honour to instal him . The W . M . had worked hard to learn the ritual of Freemasonry , was a founder of the Lodge , and had taken a great interest in it . He felt sure that when the W . M . came to instal his successor he would leave the chair having reflected honour on himself and credit on the Lodge .
Bro . Ramsbottom W . M ., in reply , thanked the Brethren for placing him in the highest position in the Lodge , and said ha hoped to have plenty of work to do during his year . He would endeavour to do it to the satisfaction of the Brethren , and with the object of making the candidates good Masons . If he discharged his work as well as the other Masters of the Lodge had done theirs he should feel he had done something for Freemasonry in general , and the
world at large . He asked for the hearty co-operation of the Brethren , and hoped they would assist in strengthening the membership by bringing in good men . It was the most telling of all the honourable positions he had ever filled . In conclusion he reminded the Brethren that he was going up as Steward for the Royal Masonic Institution for Girls , at its next Festival , and expressed the hope that he would be well supported by the subscriptions of the Brethren .
Bro . A . Rusby I . P . M . 2511 , in reply to the toast of the Visitors , said the Lodge had done much for the cause of charity . Bro . Rutherglen , the first Master , took up over £ 100 , and now Bro . Ramsbottom was about to act as a Steward for the Girls School .
UPTON LODGE , No . 1227 . A REGULAR meeting of this Lodge was held at the Great Eastern Hotel , Liverpool Street , E . C ., on Thursday , 8 th inst . Bro . Henry James Rowberrv W . M . presided , and was supported by his Officers : Bros . W . J . Carroll S . W ., Alfred B . Noble acting J . W ., Charles Gieseke P . M . Treasurer
Charles J . Free P . M . Secretary , W . J . Hustwayte acting S . D ., G . W . Flatman J . D ., T . J . Room acting I . G ., E . C . Holmes Organist , and J . Baker D . C . There were also present : Bros . W . A . Bray I . P . M ., E . M . Jeffery P . M ., Henry Hyde P . M ., S . Toye P . M ., Chas . Schmidt P . M ., and a goodly number of other members and Visiting Brethreu .
The Lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The ballot was then taken for Mr . Robert Malcolm Bruce Laing , and Mr . John David Thomas , as candidates for admission into the Order . They were unanimously approved , and being in
attendance were admitted and regularly initiated into the mysteries and privileges of Freemasonry . Bros . Albert Edward Tibbatts , Samuel Higgs , Samuel David Thomas Clarke , and Reuben Thain answered the questions leading to the second degree , and were afterwards passed to the rank of Fellow Craft .
Both the ceremonies were very perfectly rendered by Bro . Rowberry , who was admirably assisted by the Brethren in the various Offices . This not only reflected great credit upon those Brethren , but also upon the teaching received in the Lodge of Instruction , and caused the work of the Lodge to be carried on with that smoothness which tends so greatly to render the ritual impressive to the candidates . It is this completeness in the work that makes a visit to the Upton Lodge so thoroughly enjoyable . It was
therefore only a fitting testimony to Bro . James Smith P . M . the Preceptor of the Lodge of Instruction that , upon the proposition of Bros . Hyde and Toye , he was unanimously elected an Honorary member of the Upton Lodge . Bro . Smith returned thanks for the compliment bestowed upon him , and assured the Brethren that nothing should be wanting on his part to ensure the Brethren proper instruction . When he saw the manner in which the ceremonies were rendered in the Lodge he was well rewarded for all his trouble .
The Lodge voted a sum of twenty guineas to head the list of Bro . Carroll , who is going up as a Steward at the ensuing Festival of the Girls School ; and also a donation of five guineas to relieve the pressing necessities of a distressed Brother . There being no further business before the meeting the Lodge was closed , and the Brethren adjourned to supper . A pleasant evening followed .
CONFIDENCE LODGE , No . 193 . rflHE regular meeting was held . at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet Street , on I Monday evenine , when a goodly number of the Brethren assembled under the Mastership of Bro . J . W . Simeons , with Bros . S . Fells S . W ., M . Baillie J . W ., G . Spice I . P . M ., J . E . Fells P . M . Treasurer , E . J . Davey P . M . Sec , W . Haughtou acting S . D ., G . Bushell J . D ., R . M . Owen I . G ., T . Kington P . M . D . C , F . Haines P . M . Steward , Lough A . D . C ., L . G . Reinhardfc
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patroness of the Order and its noble Institutions . Her Majesty ' s glorious rei gn has been a record of records in history—speaking kind words to those who were in trouble , and loyalty was shown her on every side . Might the Great Architect of the Universe bless her for many many years to come ! The toast was most loyally received , and was followed by the National Anthem , Mr . Jamos Davis singing the solo .
Then followed the toast of the Grand Master , Bro . Louis Breeze singing the solo of " God bless the Prince of Wales " ; and next that of the Grand Officers , with the latter being coupled the name of Bro . Frank Richardson P . G . D .
In responding , Bro . Richardson said it was a great honour to him to respond to the hearty toast of the W . M ., on behalf of the Grand Officers , who were hard working Masons , who did everything in their power for the welfare of Freemasonry . He was proud to possess the purple collar , and hoped he might wear it for many years yet to come . It was a very great pleasure to
him to have installed so excellent a worker as Bro . Strutt , and it was also a great pleasure to see that no sooner was the new ruler placed in the chair than he was called upon to work the ceremony of passing ; and that was done to his great satisfaction . He wished him a prosperous year of office , and success to his Lodge .
The I . P . M . then assumed the gavel , and on rising was most heartily received . He said it was the first time he had had the honour of proposing the toast of the evening—the Worshipful Master . He assured them he did it with the greatest amount of pleasure . He had known the W . M . for many yaars , and what was more , he was delighted to know him . As the Grand Officer who had just spoken had said , it was rather trying to work the
ceremony of passing directly after being installed , but Bro . Strutt had given them a good taste of his ability as to the working . He was convinced of Bro . Strutt ' s Masonic power ; the ceremony had been performed to his credit , and to the satisfaction of the Lodge . They could depend on the impressive manner of the W . M ., who would make the candidates feel their Masonic responsibilities . He was , indeed , a master in the art , and he felt sure they would join in wishing him a prosperous year of Office .
The Worshipful Master received quite an ovation . He most sincerely thanked the I . P . M . for having proposed his health in such a cordial way , and also thanked the Brethren for having received the toast in such a hearty manner . He sincerely thanked all for having placed him in his present honourable position , and assured them his duties as W . M . of the Lodge would
be carried out to their satisfaction as far as lay in his power . The Officers he had appointed that evening were the right sort of men , and he was sure they would give satisfaction . He would not detain them further than to say he would study the interests of the Institutions of the Craft , and hoped to do some good before his year of Office expired . Again he thanked them all for the very cordial manner in which they had received him .
The next toast was that of the Visitors , and the W . M . in an eloquent speech gave them a hearty welcome . Bro . Garton P . M . 192 , responding on behalf of the guests , thanked the Master for the kindly words of welcome he had accorded them . He waB more than pleased to be present that evening , and see the W . M . installed , as
he had the pleasure of Bro . Strutt ' s acquaintance in another Fraternity , also devoted to charitable objects . He also had the pleasure of knowing Bro . Henry Muggeridge , the founder of the W . M . ' s Mother Lodge , and if time permitted could recount some interesting reminiscences of the founder of that celebrated Lodge , of which he understood Bro . Strutt was to be installed Master in May next .
Bro . G . Westrope W . M . 1741 aho thanked the W . M . for his kind reception . It had given him great pleasure to see him installed ; he had never been more impressed with the working than that evening . When he was installed he thought the installation was done perfectly , but the Grand Officer Bro . Richardson had done so well that day that it had been really a Masonic treat . He tendered his sincere congratulations to the Worshipful Master for tho able manner in which he had worked the ceremonv of passing .
Bro . W . Willshire J . W . 1602 also thanked the W . M . for his kind reception , and for having coupled his name with the toast . The W . M . was no stranger to him , as he had worked with him in a civil capacity for upwards of sixteen years . He also complimented him on the able manner in which he had invested the Officers and worked the second degree . Other of the guests also responded .
The toast of the Immediate P . M . and other Past Masters of the Lodge was now given . The W . M . felt the Brethren knew Bro . Watson , and the excellent way in which he ruled the Lodge . He had had the pleasure of his acquaintance for upwards of sixtom years , and congratulated him on having done everything in his power for the welfare of the Lodge . Bro . Boyce was also one of the best , and he did not think they could have done better than appoint , him Director of Ceremonies .
Bro . Watson was heartily received , and first thanked the W . M . for his very kind remarks . He felt all the members could endorse what the W . M . had just said about Bro . Boyce , and agree it was a great acquisition having him as D . C . of the Lodge . He did not think he had better say anything more about Bro . Boyce , in case he might say too many nice words , but he thought him to be really the right man in the right place . He felt his duties would be light ones , as the W . M . would not require his assistance , he knowing
his work so well . He was pleased to say he was the possessor of many jewels from different societies , but the jewel he had received that day he should always regard as the greatest compliment he had ever received . He also thanked the Officers who had worked with him during the past year , for their excellent support . He had had the best of Officers , while the Brethren appointed that evening had shown by thoir working that they could perform the ritual in such a way as to make the Hygeia one of the most prosperous Lodges of the metropolis .
The toasts of the Treasurer , Secretary , and Officers of the Lodge were duly honoured and responded to , the proceedings concluding at a late hour with the Tyler's toast . The pleasant meeting was rendered still more enjoyable by an admirable quartet , Bros . Percy Gayer ( clarionet ) , Sidney Roberts ( piano ) , Alfred Martin ( violin ) , and W . J . Reynolds ( bassoon ) , who played some excellent selections
during the dinner , and were highly complimented by the W . M . on their performance . Other artistes added greatly to the enjoyment of the evening by their displays of musical talent , among them being Miss Machin , Bros . Louis Breeze , Carl Brandt , William Reynolds ( bassoon solo ) , Percy Gayer ( clarionet solo ) , Messrs . James Davis , Frank Hook , and Walter Broughton . Bros , Roberta and Martin presided at the piano .
The Worshipful Master Bro . Thomas Frederick Strutt was born 29 th May 1 S 5 C , at Abbots Hall , Great Wigboronah , Essex , and was initiated into Freemasonrv in March 1891 , in the Henry Muggeridge Lodge , No . 1679 , held at Anderton's Hotel , Fleet Street . He is present S . W . of that Lodge . He is a member of the Mark degree , and holds the position of J . W . in the Earl of Carnarvon Lodge , No . 211 . We tender him our best wishes for a successful year of office .
Reports Of Meetings.
HUGH OWEN LODGE , No . 2593 . THE installation meetiug was held at the Frascati Restaurant , Oxford Street , on Friday , 9 th inst . The Lodge , formed for the convenience of gentlemen engaged in the administration of the poor-law , has been established only four years , yet it now numbers fifty-seven members , who hail from various parts of the country , membership of the Lodge not being confined to the metropolis .
There was a numerous company present to witness tho incoming of the new Master , and all regretted the absence of the outgoing Master Dr . W . Chapman Grigg P . M . 10 and 1635 , who is at the seat of war in South Africa . His place as presiding Officer was ably fillod by Bro . R . H . Nicholls Past Master of the Lodge .
After the minutes of the previous meeting had been confirmed , Bro . R . H . Nicholls P . M . raised Bro . John Dean to the third degree , and then installed Bro . Henry Ramsbottom J . W . as the Master of the Lodge in succession to Dr . Grigg . The other Brethren invested as Officers of the Lodge for the year were
Bros . J . W . Hunt S . W ., C . G . Ridgway J . W ., Rev . F . J . Greenwood , M . A ., Treasurer , W . B . Neville P . M . 1767 Secretary , R . H . Nicholls P . M . D . C , E . A . Frith S . D ., H . T . Willis J . D ., H . Tull I . G ., J . B . Schrader Org ., J . A . Battersby Assist . D . C , H . T . Kobelt Steward , T . P . Warwick W . M . 145 Assist . Steward , J . G . Swinton Assist . Secretary , and John Lee Tyler .
After the ceremonies had been completed the Lodge voted three guineas to Bro . J . B . Schrader for his services to the Lodge as Organist . The Lodge aho voted two guineas a year to the West London Masonic Charitable Association . A banquet succeeded the working of the Lodge , and the usual toasts followed , the music accompanying the speeches being arranged by Bro . J . B . Schrader .
Bro . E . C . Mulvey , in replying to the toast of the Grand . Officers , mentioned the unusual circumstance that be had initiated in another Lodge the W . M ., the S . W ., the S . D ., and the J . D . Bro . R . H . Nicholls P . M ., in proposing the toast of the Worshipful Master , said that Bro . Ramsbottom would do honour and credit to the Lodge . Bro .
Ramsbottom was initiated with him , and therefore it was a great honour to instal him . The W . M . had worked hard to learn the ritual of Freemasonry , was a founder of the Lodge , and had taken a great interest in it . He felt sure that when the W . M . came to instal his successor he would leave the chair having reflected honour on himself and credit on the Lodge .
Bro . Ramsbottom W . M ., in reply , thanked the Brethren for placing him in the highest position in the Lodge , and said ha hoped to have plenty of work to do during his year . He would endeavour to do it to the satisfaction of the Brethren , and with the object of making the candidates good Masons . If he discharged his work as well as the other Masters of the Lodge had done theirs he should feel he had done something for Freemasonry in general , and the
world at large . He asked for the hearty co-operation of the Brethren , and hoped they would assist in strengthening the membership by bringing in good men . It was the most telling of all the honourable positions he had ever filled . In conclusion he reminded the Brethren that he was going up as Steward for the Royal Masonic Institution for Girls , at its next Festival , and expressed the hope that he would be well supported by the subscriptions of the Brethren .
Bro . A . Rusby I . P . M . 2511 , in reply to the toast of the Visitors , said the Lodge had done much for the cause of charity . Bro . Rutherglen , the first Master , took up over £ 100 , and now Bro . Ramsbottom was about to act as a Steward for the Girls School .
UPTON LODGE , No . 1227 . A REGULAR meeting of this Lodge was held at the Great Eastern Hotel , Liverpool Street , E . C ., on Thursday , 8 th inst . Bro . Henry James Rowberrv W . M . presided , and was supported by his Officers : Bros . W . J . Carroll S . W ., Alfred B . Noble acting J . W ., Charles Gieseke P . M . Treasurer
Charles J . Free P . M . Secretary , W . J . Hustwayte acting S . D ., G . W . Flatman J . D ., T . J . Room acting I . G ., E . C . Holmes Organist , and J . Baker D . C . There were also present : Bros . W . A . Bray I . P . M ., E . M . Jeffery P . M ., Henry Hyde P . M ., S . Toye P . M ., Chas . Schmidt P . M ., and a goodly number of other members and Visiting Brethreu .
The Lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The ballot was then taken for Mr . Robert Malcolm Bruce Laing , and Mr . John David Thomas , as candidates for admission into the Order . They were unanimously approved , and being in
attendance were admitted and regularly initiated into the mysteries and privileges of Freemasonry . Bros . Albert Edward Tibbatts , Samuel Higgs , Samuel David Thomas Clarke , and Reuben Thain answered the questions leading to the second degree , and were afterwards passed to the rank of Fellow Craft .
Both the ceremonies were very perfectly rendered by Bro . Rowberry , who was admirably assisted by the Brethren in the various Offices . This not only reflected great credit upon those Brethren , but also upon the teaching received in the Lodge of Instruction , and caused the work of the Lodge to be carried on with that smoothness which tends so greatly to render the ritual impressive to the candidates . It is this completeness in the work that makes a visit to the Upton Lodge so thoroughly enjoyable . It was
therefore only a fitting testimony to Bro . James Smith P . M . the Preceptor of the Lodge of Instruction that , upon the proposition of Bros . Hyde and Toye , he was unanimously elected an Honorary member of the Upton Lodge . Bro . Smith returned thanks for the compliment bestowed upon him , and assured the Brethren that nothing should be wanting on his part to ensure the Brethren proper instruction . When he saw the manner in which the ceremonies were rendered in the Lodge he was well rewarded for all his trouble .
The Lodge voted a sum of twenty guineas to head the list of Bro . Carroll , who is going up as a Steward at the ensuing Festival of the Girls School ; and also a donation of five guineas to relieve the pressing necessities of a distressed Brother . There being no further business before the meeting the Lodge was closed , and the Brethren adjourned to supper . A pleasant evening followed .
CONFIDENCE LODGE , No . 193 . rflHE regular meeting was held . at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet Street , on I Monday evenine , when a goodly number of the Brethren assembled under the Mastership of Bro . J . W . Simeons , with Bros . S . Fells S . W ., M . Baillie J . W ., G . Spice I . P . M ., J . E . Fells P . M . Treasurer , E . J . Davey P . M . Sec , W . Haughtou acting S . D ., G . Bushell J . D ., R . M . Owen I . G ., T . Kington P . M . D . C , F . Haines P . M . Steward , Lough A . D . C ., L . G . Reinhardfc