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member . In appointing Bro . W . Harris I . G ., the W . M . said ifc was bnt a stepping stone to higher offices , which Bro . Harris was eminently qualified to fill . Bro . Dally waa re-elected Tyler . The W . M ., who ia a P . M . of tho Metropolitan Lodge , whoro ho had always conducted his duties satisfactorily , showed his proficiency by initiating Bros . Cohen and Piper into tho Order , the ceremony boing

given by htm with dne solemnity , and a correct working most pleasing to listen to . Bro . W . Harris I . G . withdrew hia notice of motion , to raise the subscription to £ 3 3 s , and proposed that the annual subscription should be £ 3 12 s 6 d , and £ 1 Is for country members . Bro . Ferguson P . M . seconded it . Bro . J . Smith , in supporting , said that in so numerous a Lodge the working expenses

ought to be paid out of tho subscriptions , and the amount received from initiation and joining feea might then bo given to the Charities . The motion , having been put , it waa carried . Bro . Palmer S . W . informed the brethren that a testimonial waa about to be presented from various Lodges meeting at Anderton ' s Hotel to Bro . W . Smith , the courteous manager , who ia always ready to study their interests .

Bro . Smith had been connected with them for 23 years , and he hoped tho membera of the Domatio Lodge would contribute to the fund . Bro . Ferguson P . M . proposed that a vote of thanks be recorded on the minutes to Bro . J . Smith , P . M . P . G . P . and Treasurer , for the great pleasure thoy had received by his excellent rendering of the ceremony of installation . This waa seconded by Bro . Buscall J . W .

Bro . Treadwell I . P . M ., also begged to tender Bro . J . Smith hia sincere thanka for hia valuable assistance in tho chair during his absence , through illness . A vote of thanks was unanimously accorded to Bro . 'T . A . Adams P . M . P . G . P ., for the manner in which he delivered the addresses . The Lodge waa then closed , and the brethren , 133 in number , sat down to a banquet , provided by Bro . Clemow , and

superintended by Bro . Smith . The W . M ., with hia usual ability , presided . Ho gave the usual loyal toast , also that of H . R . H . the Prince of Wales M . W . G . W ., who , ho hoped , would be spared for many years to be among them . ( Cheers . ) The W . M . next proposed the toast of the Pro Grand Master The Earl of Carnarvon , the R . W . Lord Skelmersdale D . G . M ., and the rest of tho

Grand Officers of the Grand Lodgo of England . He said : We are proud to have among ns three brethren who have been selected to receive Grand Lodge honours , Bros . J . Smith P . G . P ., T . A . Adams P . G . P ., and J . Brett P . G . P . ( Cheers . ) No matter whether in this Lodge or Grand Lodge , they wore always ready and willing to evince their valuable experience and give their services . The former

brother , in a very able speech , returned thanks . He waa pleased to hear the Charities spoken of j they had a worthy brother who had undertaken the duties of Steward at the next 1 ' estival for the Royal Benevolent Institution ; he will put your principles to the test , whatever you may do he will be grateful for . Bro . T . A . Adams P . G . P . in returning thanks said he waa an old member of the Lodgo ,

having been initiated , 30 years since , by hia esteemed friend Bro . Jos . Smith ; he could only say his services wero always afc their command . ( Cheers . ) Bro . J . Smith P . G . P . then rose and said , he had to propose a toast ; one ho was sure they would listen to with every attention , for it was a worthy ono ; ifc waa the health of the W . M ., Bro . Jas . Willing . He ( Bro . Smith ) had great confidence in

him . It waa not the first time he had been Master , and during his year of office he had carried ont every detail satisfactorily , and now you will have tho advantage of his former experience , a taste of which was exhibited by the way in which he had performed the ceremony of initiation ; he hoped the brethren would drink tho toast with the enthusiasm ifc merited . Bro . W . Harris here sang a very

excellent song . Bro . Willing returned thanks for the toast ; with feelings of great pleasure ; he had received great kindness from every brother in the Lodge . He was a member of another Lodgo , and had passed the chair in it . In this Lodge the brethren know what Freemasonry is . He would do all in his power for their comfort , nofc only in the working , but in every respect . The W . M . then said he was

proud in having to propose the next toast , that was the Past Masters ; they wero all pleased to soo them . A just compliment is due to all for their excellent services rendered . All knew what Bro . J . Smith had accomplished ; tho same might bo said of them all . He was sure every ono waa gratified to see Bro . Treadwell I . P . M . again among them . ( Cheers . ) Although

ho had not been thero so frequently as they could have wished , owing to hia sad accident , he would , in the name of the Lodge , present him with a gold Past Master ' s Jewel , for the services rendered by him , aud also as a token of the respect in which he is hold . Although his sufferings had been great , he hoped they would soon be alleviated . Bro . Treadwell said he was grateful for the valuable

testimonial presented to him . He had , unfortunately , been laid up four months , but a debt of gratitude was due to Bros . Geo . Everett and J . Smith for their assistance ; also to Bro . Willing , the W . M ., in conjunction with their esteemed friend the worthy Secretary , Bro . Williams . Ho hoped , on the retirement of the W . M . from tho chair , he would havo over £ 100 balance in hand ; he was sure , by hie

indomitable energy , he was capable of accomplishing this . Tho W . M . next proposed tho toast of tho Visitors . They were usually numerous at the Lodge , and all the members wero pleased to see them . Thoy wero honoured by the presence of 25 visitors , and he would call on Bros . Sidner P . G . D . C . British Burmah , W . Fisher , and Bro . Swallow to respond to tho toast . These brethren eloquently returned

thanks , aud paid deserved compliments to the W . M . for his excellent working , and for the hospitality thoy had received . Bro . Hudson gavo a selection from the " Man of the World , " his accent being perfect . The W . M . said he had a special toast to propose , —one that he was sure would bo greeted with their warmest enthusiasm . In the capacity of Installing Master , and also as Treasurer , Bro . Smith

was one who looked after thoir interests . He is a Vice-President of all our Masonio Charities . At the Summer Festivals , and also in the Lodge , his valuable services are always appreciated . He had great pleasure in proposing tho health of Bro . Jas . Smith . Bro . Smith , in reply , said he thanked them sincerely for the manner the toast had been received . Bro , Jas . Brett had

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hitherto alwaya installed the W . M ., and the brethren had experienced a great Masonic treat , but for tho last two years ho had had the pleasure to inatal their W . M . You , Worshipful Master , havo spoken of me as your Treasurer ; while in that capacity it will bo my earnest desire to keep you free from debt . Tho W . M . next proposed fcho fcoaat of the " Initiates . " These two brethren , by their attention

to the ceremony , and the recommendation thoy brought , were entitled to their regard and esteem . Bro . Foxcrofb then gave a recitation . The toast of "The Officers" waa next honoured . Bro . Williams , the Secretary , by hia assiduous attention to the duties of hia office , waa a credit to the Lodge . Bro . Palmer S . W . knew hia dutiea thoroughly , and waa capable of filling any office ; ao also waa Bro . Buscall J . W ., Bro . W . Harris I . G . and all the other officers

did their work well , and he hoped eventually to see them occupy high poaitiona in the Lodge , they all merited the confidence of the brethren . This toast having been reaponded to , that of " The Preaa" waa given , and "The Tyler" brought tho prooeedings to a close . Visitors were—Bros . J . Compton P . P . G . D . C . Kent , B . Swallow P . M . 1563 , T . Fisher S . W . 834 , H . Massey P . M . 619 , Tarryer 1310 , Stiles 1507 , Brigga 25 , Hartman 1540 , Harper P . M ., Hudson 1540 , Stoak 1178 , Pearcey 228 , Owen , Arrowamith 733 , J . H . Button 77 , J . Gibba 1178 , Forrester 1293 , aud H . M . Levy P . M . 183 .

Hundred of Elloe Lodge , No . 489 , Spalding . —The Festival of St . John waa celebrated on Thuraday , the 11 th inat . The brethren met for the audit of accounta at two o ' clock , and had tho satisfaction of reporting to the full Lodgo afterwards that a good balance waa in hand , but the recent decorations of the Lodge will we believe much more than absorb that sum . Afc three o'clock thera

was a very large Lodge to witness tho installation of Bro . James Robinson aa W . M . The routine business having been disposed of , the ceremony of induction into the office was performed by Bro . Woodrow , with great solemnity , and much to the satisfaction of the Lodge—the largest , we believe , ever known in the town , except on the occasion of Provincial Grand Lodge meetings , when brethren are

present from all parts of the country . Bro . Robinson appointed the following officers : —Bros . BarroTl S . W ., Dr . Perry J . W ., Ham Sec , Symea S . D ., Benner J . D ., A . Harrison I . G . Afc 5 . 30 , the banquet waa served in the Board-room , Bro . Harper placing on the tables a splendid spread , in which all the dolicaoiea of the season found a place . The waiting was excellent , and thia department appeared to

be highly appreciated . The peculiar character of the event necessitates a curtailment of tho speeches . Tho W . M ., in giving " The Queen and the Craft , " referred to the fact that Her Majesty had three aons in the Order , and thab abundantly testified her interest in it . The W . M . next gave " The Prince of Wales , G . M . of England , and the Grand Lodge Officers , " and showed that the Prince

was a most industrious Grand Master . Tho toast waa received with enthusiasm . Bro . C P . Bonner , in proposing " The P . G . M . of Lincolnshire and Officers , " gracefully alluded to the interest taken in Masonry by tho Duke of St . Albans and Major Smith . Bro . J . A . Thomas ( Boston ) made a very humourous speech in acknowled gment of the compliment : Bro . Dr . Perry gave "The P . M . ' s of the

Hundred of Elloe Lodge , a toast he said which needed no remarks from him , fer their talents and worth wero well known to and much appreciated by the brethren . Bro . Bonner , with whose name the toast waa coupled , regretted tho absence of the "Father of the Lodge , " but he maintained that no one had a greater interest in the welfare of Freemasonry than he had . So long aa he waa permitted

to associate himself with Freemasons , ho should be delighted to do so , and he trusted their Order would in time to come be bettor understood and appreciated . Bro . Woodrow then gave " The W . M . " He paid a very warm tribute to Bro . Robinson ' s great interest in tho Lodgo , and to hia geniality and influence , circumstances which plainly augured a year of exceptional prosperity . Tho W . M . made a

very modest response , expressing an opinion that the brethren had formed too high an opinion of his qualifications for the office . Ho expressed his determination to do his utmost—a sentiment which waa received with loud applause . Bro . Vise , in giving the next toast , " The Retiring W . M ., " showed that , whilst new friendships were very pleasing , thoy ought nofc to forget old friends . He paid a warm

and generous tribute to Bro . Woodward for the satisfactory manner in which he had performed the dutiea of hia office during the past year . Bro . Woodward , in responding , said he had endeavoured to do his host , and stated that ho should have been unable to carry out tho duties of his office had it not been for the assistance of hia officers . Bro . A . Harrison , in very becoming and expressive words , proposed

"The Installing Master . Bro . Woodrow , who received a most enthusiastic reception , briefly acknowledged the toast , expressing hia confidence in the new W . M ., and promising to assist him to hia utmost in fulfilling the somewhat difficult and responsible duties or tho office . Bro . W . Crust then gave " Tho Newly Invested Officers . " Bro . Barrell , after expressing his gratitude for the kind reception of

the toast , said it would be the intention of the officers of the Lodgo to worthily support their chief during his year of office . Bro . Symcs next proposed " The other Lodges in the Province . " Bro . Ferguson ( Boston ) responded . Bro . J . H . White gave " The Visiting Brethren . " Bro . Pilcher ( Peterborough ) , in a very graceful and appropriate reply , showed that Masonry was not the great imposition that

outsiders would have them believe , but a grand reality , as was evidenced in their noblo Masonic institutions . Bro . Griffin ( Peterborough ) next gavo "The Newly Initiated . " Bro . Harper , in an excellent speech , responded . Bro . W . H . Bailes ( Boston ) , in giving "Tho Masonio Charities , " said ho waa old enough to remember when tho Maaonio body possessed only one charitable institution . With the advance of

the times , however , they had been able to increase that number to three , all of which were in a state of groat prosperity , and doing very much good . Ho also referred to the recent vote of Grand Lodge , by which the munificent sum of four thousand guineas waa proposed to be presented to the funds of the Lifeboat Institution . The toast waa well received . Bro . James Cutbush ( Highgate ) , who wafl