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hia great kindness . The proposition waa seconded and carried amidst applause , and there being no further business hearty good wishes were expressed by the numerous visitors , and the Lodge was closed in peace and harmony . The brethren subsequently celebrated the Festival of St . John at a capital banquet prepared and

served nnder the experienced and able supervision of Bro . and Mrs . Phillips , and whioh gave satisfaction to all . After the banquet the W . M . proposed the usual Loyal toasts , which were honoured in the customary manner . Bro . J . H . Sillitoe Past Grand Standard Bearer in response to the toast of the Grand Officers , said it gave him

exceptional pleasure to reply inasmuch that he waa initiated twentythree years ago in the Lodge of Affability , and had taken consider , able interest in ita welfare ever since . Many of the brethren present were aware that he had devoted a great deal of time to the atudy and working of the ritual , both in Craft and Eoyal Arch Masonry , and

had travelled on an average 1200 miles per year for the purpose of performing ceremonies . He assured them that in so doing it had been a labour of love ; at the same time he assumed his efforts bad been noted by Provincial and Grand Lodge , who he waa prou . 1 to say bad conferred upon him very high honours . Such distinctions would

naturally make any man feel proud , and he certainly thought his appointments reflected credit on old 317 . No Lodgo had done more for Charity , or possessed more earnest workers than hia mother Lodge of Affability , and if they would receive him again amongst them as a re-joining member he should feel greatly pleased . He

considered 517 had the first claim npon his affections and support , and wherever he might happen to be his sincere wishes were for its prosperity , and he would do all in his power to further its interests . It goes without saying that Bro . Sillitoe's remarks were listened to by the members with great satisfaction , and that his election is a

foregone conclusion . Bros . H . L . Eocca P . P . G . S . D ., Jamea Kershaw P . P . G . D . C , and D . G . Anderson P . P . G . Supt . Works ( Northumberland ) , replied on behalf of the P . G . Officers . Bro . J . H . Clark P . P . G . S . D . proposed the health of the W . M . in eulogistic terms . The toast was well received , and Bro . Eobinson'a health drank with

enthusiasm , after whioh Bro . H . Walmsley P . M . sang "Here's to his health in a song . " The W . M ., in reply , said that Col . Clark bad said a great many nice things about him whioh he scarcely thought be deserved , bnt if as it appeared from his unanimous election he had given the brethren satisfaction in the past , he trusted he should

deserve well of them in the future . When he first became a joining member of the Lodge he certainly had no idea of becoming its Worshipfnl Master , but since the force of circumstances had propelled him along and gained him that honourable position he felt very proud of it , and would do hia best , with the assistance of his

P . M . ' a ( on whom he felt he comld rely ) to prove himself worthy of the brethren ' s confidence . It was to him a great pleasure to see so many of his old friends around him , and he should never forget or regret the day he was installed W . M . of so old and highly esteemed

a Lodge as the Affability . Bro . James Dawson P . M . was entrusted with the gavel to propose the Visitors , and performed his pleasant task in that happy style so characteristic of him . The toast was very heartily received , and Bros . Campbell W . M . 1357 ,

W . D . Waddell P . M . 163 , C . Wallworth W . M . 1459 , J . Chatterton

W . M . and W . M . elect 2216 , Wm . Eattray S . W ., W . J . Chadwick late 1345 , and J . H . Scott 654 , replied . All expressed their satisfaction with the truly Masonio hospitality that had been extended to them . Several of the visitors were personal and intimate friends of the Worshipful Master , and gave him a character for straightforward dealing and integrity , auguring a highly successful year for the

Lodge under his presidency- Bro . Wallworth W . M . 1459 said he and the W . M . had known each other from boyhood , had been in business together , and were now brethren in Masonry . The W . M . in proposing the health of Bro . W . B . Akerman I . P . M ., spoke very highly of the satisfactory manner he had performed his dnties dnring the past year , having journeyed from London , Newcastle , and other

long distances especially to bo present at his Lodgo ; the result being a very successful year and gaining him the highest respect and esteem of every member of the Lodge . The toast was well received , and Bro . Akerman ' s health heartily drank , after which he returned thanks in appropriate terms . The Installing Master Bro . John Bladon P . M . P . P . G . A . D . C . and the P . M . ' s was next proposed

to which Bro . Bladon responded . The Masonic Charities was most ably given by Bro . Wm . Nicholls P . P . G . T ., and as ably responded to by Bro . J . L . Hine P . P . GJ . W . The other toasts wero the newly invested Officers , and To all poor and distrossod Masons . A very enjoyable evening being bronght to a close shortly before 11 o ' clock .

During the evening Bro . Stephen E . Jnpp W . M . 1110 saug " Qurcn of my Heart , " nnd " Tern Bowling , " in excellent style ; v . v . d Bro . Ii . E . Lisenden P , M . recited " Over tho Hill to the Poor House , " and played a selection on the English concertino .

WELLINGTON LODGE , No . 548 . THE installation meeting of this Lodge was held on Tuesday , the 8 th inst ., at tbe White Swan Hotel , High-street , Deptford

when there was a very large attendance of the members and their friends to do honour to the occasion . Lodge was opened at five o ' clock by the outgoing W . M . Bro . G . H . Kitson , who was supported by tho following Past Masters : —Bros . West ( Treasurer ) , E . J . B .

Binnatead ( Secretary ) , Bagsbawc , Wakefield , A . Holmef , Xiteon , S . P . C . itterson , W . Saegert , Cat . . rson Jan ., Knowles , P . Ma < -ee _ The Officers were iu their respective places , and ( ho Lodgo wa .. honoured by the presence of the following Visitors : — Brothers W . Youldon P . M . 1638 and 1981 P . P . G . D . Surrey , G . Moorman P M .

1638 , W . M . 1981 Prov . G . P . Surrey , G . M . Bond VV . M . 850 , J . G Milbonrno P . M 13 , F . Morgan P . M . 1155 , Thomas Grummai . t P M 1559 , W . Kipps P . M . 1275 , W . J . A . Gleaver 153 , T . Poole 1539 D . J . Eowland 2157 , A . Hewlett 1929 , W . A . Frost 2000 , W . W

Morgan P . M . 211 , A . L . Fryer 1624 , T . W . Hanson 21 S 2 , T . Kempton 1706 . After the minutes of the last meeting had hocn read and confirmed , the Auditors' report was presented . This showed the Lodge to be in an eminently satisfactory condition ,

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£ 100 standing on the credit aide of the account . The Benevolent Fund of the Lodge was flourishing , and the account here standing to credit side also amounted to a round £ 100 . It is needless to add the statement waa received with acclamation , and the report unanimously adopted . The next business was the installation of the W . M .,

Bro . W . T . Jones , who had received the unanimous suffrages of the brethren at the last meeting . Bro . G . H . Kitson , following the precedent that has held in this Lodge for several years past , had undertaken to instal hia successor , and he performed the duty to the satisfaction of all assembled . In due course the Officers were

appointed : Bros . J . Youldon S . W ., F . W . Hancock J . W ., West P . M . Treaaurer , Bumstead P . M . Secretary , H . J . Smith S . D ., E . W . Hatherioh J . D ., 0 . Atkins I . G ., W . S . Fisher D . C , J . MaoGregor Steward , E . W . Goddard P . M . Tyler . The addresses were eloquently delivered by Bro . Kitson , who received the compliments and

congratulations of all who bad witnessed hia work . Eoutine mattera next received attention , and Lodge was formally closed . The banquet followed ; Bros . Weston and Winne , the proprietors of this popular hotel , had prepared an excellent menu , and taking into account that , consequent on the large attendance , their resources

were taxed to the uttermost , the result was in every respect satisfactory . Everything was well cooked ; hot platea were the rule , and the aupply abundant . What wonder then that contentment and happiness prevailed . On tbe removal of the cloth the loyal toasts were briefly introduced . With the health of Her Majesty waa

associated Prosperity to the Craft , the W . M . remarking that the Queen of England alwaya displayed deep interest in the welfare of her subjects , while the members of the Craft always went hand in hand in the conduct of public events . In speaking of H . E . H . the Prince of Wales Bro . Jonea referred to the deep interest taken by

the M . W . the Grand Master in Masonio doings , and how popular he had made himself in all public duties . His zeal waa not only appreoiated in this country , but all over the world . Bro . Kitson proposed the health of the W . M ., and Bro . Jones in reply , assured the brethren that although he bad often looked forward to the day when it would

fall to his lot to respond to this toast , and though he fully realised the heavy responsibilities that devolved upon him , he scarcely knew what to say . However , he would strive all in his power to make his year a happy and prosperous one , and he felt he should have every assistance from the Paat Masters , Officers , and members of his Lodge .

The next toast was the health of the I . P . M . and Installing Officer . The W . M . stated that though it had been his good fortune to be present at some eight or ten installation meetings , he had never been present when the ceremony was conducted in a more perfect manner . In reply , Bro . Kitson stated that the members of the Lodge knew

that for years past in the Wellington Lodge it had been the rule for the outgoing Master to instal his successor . Personally , he considered this as much a duty as the qualifying to work the oeremoniea of the three degrees . He was gratified to know his efforts had met with the approval of the brethren , and he trusted he might be

associated with the Lodge for many years yet to come . In speaking to the toast of the Visitors the W . M . said they had a long list , many brethren highly distinguished in Freemasonry . To all they extended a cordial greeting . Bros . Bond , Kipps , and Morgan responded . For the Past Masters Bro . Catterson jun . replied . In responding for the

Treasurer and Secretary Bro . Bumstead ( Secretary ) gave some interesting details as to events that had occurred during the 28 years he had held the post of Secretary . It had been his good fortune to have to work with a Treasurer ( tho late Bro . Welsford ) who had but one aim so far as their Lodge was concerned , —that was its success .

The same remarks would apply to their present Treasurer , Bro . West , on whom Bro . Welsford ' s mantle had gracefully fallen . Tho Lodge was prospering , and he hoped it would long continue so to do . Bro . West also addressed the brethren in a few well-ohosen sentences .

Several other toasts followed and the Tyler closed the proceedings only just in time for the brethren to catch the last train . A capital musical programme had been provided , and it was efficiently carried out by Bros . W . A . Frost , Fryer , Kempton , and Hanson .

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