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The W . M . resumed the Lodge to the first degree . A letter from Grand Lodge was read by the Secretary , who also informed the W . M . and Brethren of the death of Bro . Charles Niven Mclntyre North , a Past Master of the Loclge , which announcement was received with great regret . Also a letter was road from an old member of tho Lodg ' , who made an application for assistance . The worthy Secretary told the W . M . that tho Lodge was in a
very good financial position , and the application was a worthy one . The case was seconded by Bro . Thielly , and supported by Bro . Menninger , and the charitable disposition of the Lodg > . was evince . l by a grant from the Funds . The Secretary now brought forward the accounts of the Ladies summer outing , which took place last July . ' He WM pleased to say it was a great success , but unfortunately there was no balance .
All Masonic business being ended , the W . M . received tho hearty good wishes of the Visitors , and the Lodge was closed with solemn prayer . The W . M . and other Brethren now repaired to the reception room , to welcome their Lady friends and Gentlemen visitors . After a little pleasant chat tho Ladies were conducted to the banquet room , which presented a really
beautiful spectacle , the tables being effectively decoratod with choice flowers , placed in tall stands of exquisite design and workmanship . Bro . A . Judah , tho manager , quite surpassed himself with a choice dinner of the highest class , Bros . A . Creppaand P . Sonderly also looking after the comfort of the company , which numbered about a hundred and twenty .
Full justice having been dono to tho excellent repast the Worshipful Master proposed the toast of the Queen and the Craft , followed by the other sentiments suitable to the occasion .
Bro . W . Menninger I . P . M ., in proposing tho health of the Worshipful Master , said the working the Brethren had seen that evening was a great credit to tho Master of the Lo ; lge , indeed the working was all that could be desired . The same might be said of the hospitality a ' nd the entertainment , and he called upon the Brethren to give expression of their approval by giving the W . M . an extra good reception . With the toast he coupled " our Worshipful Sister Mrs . Thomas E . Busby and all tho little Busbys . "
The W . M . thanked the Immediate Past Master for the toast , and tbe Brethren for receiving it in such a cordial manner . It was a pleasure , and most gratifying , to know the Brethren were satisfied with his working , and that it was appreciated . He had done his best . He was also delighted to see such a pleasant company together , and likewise thanked the Officers for their assistance . The W . M . proceeded to read a letter he had received from Bro . Manners , wishing the Lodge every prosperity , and a most enjoyable
evening . Tho W . M . rose again , and in a most complimentary manner gave the toast of the Ladies and Visitors . The members of tho New Cross Lodge were always pleased to see guests , not alone that evening , but always , and he hoped to see the visitors there on some future occasion . Their company was highly appreciated , especially that of tho Ladies , and he hoped they all were enjoying themselves , and that the Ladies would continue to do so later on in the ball room .
Bro . Bromwich was called upon to respond for the Ladies , and in doing so said he was delighted to reply , as both the Ladies and himself were enjoying themselves ; not alone the excellent banquet , but the pleasant company likewise . They hoped the W . M . and Brethren would not be long in asking them again ; tbey looked forward to further enjoyment later on in
the ball room . He said that he was considering what a " poor figure some of them would cub without the Ladies , but of courso single men could not understand that so well as the married fossils . Ho would not prolong ' the speech , as the Ladies were anxious to have a dance , but he felt he must again sincerely thank the W . M . and Brethren for their very kind reception .
The company now retired to the ball room , which is one of the finest in London , and there an excellent band ( the Metropolitan Orchestra ) , under the conductorship of Bro . J . Wilson , played some lively dance music . Bro . J . D . Graham P . M . was tbe principal M . C ., receiving the assistance of Bros . R . W . Foster , L . French , J . D . Wright , and W . B . Bromwich . all of whom have to be complimented for the attention they paid to the company .
The gathering broke up at an early hour in the morning , all doubtless thinking of the enjoyable entertainment they had received from Bro . Busby W . M . and other members of the Now Cross Lodge . Amongst those present were Bro . and Mrs . Bushy ( W . M . ) , Bro . and Mrs . Monningor ( I . P . M . ) , Bro . and Miss Graham ( P . M . ) , Bro . W . Cowley P . M ., Mrs . and Miss Cowley and Mrs . Scott , Bro . and Mrs . Dyer , Bro . and Mrs . Krugebaum , Bro . R . Foster and Miss Parker , Bro . Walden and Miss Diver , Bro . and Mrs . Smith , Bro . and Mrs . Erde , Bro . and Mrs . Wilson , & c , & c
The musical entertainment provided was of the highest class , amongst the artistes being Bro . John Solomon , who gave a cornet solo , accompanied by Miss Solomou ; Bros . Harry Hudson , John Wilson , and others , who were deservedly encored ; also Miss Solomon , who gave an excellent solo on the piano .
HUGH OWEN LODGE , No . 2593 . THE installation of Bro . W . Chapman Grigg , M . D ., P . M . 10 and 1635 as Worshipful Master took place on Friday of last week , at the regular meeting of the Lodge , held at the Frascati , Oxford Street , the event being somewhat of a curiosity in the way of Masonic procedure , inasmuch as the previous meeting was the regular night for installation , but as the W . M .-elect was then absent on the continent , the ceremony was deferred so far as be was concerned , although the Assistant Officers were regularly invested , on his behalf , in his absence .
The installation ceremony was performed by Bro . R . H . Nicholls W . M . of the past year , who was supported by Bros J . W . Hunt W . M . 2353 S . W ., H . Bainsbottom J . W ., Rev . F . J . Greenwood Chaplain and Treasurer , W . B . Neville P . M . Sec , 0 . G . Ridgway S . D ., E . A . Frith J . D ., J . B . Schrader Organist , H . G . Holland P . M . P . G . S . B . Herts D . C , A . E . Lee and H . Tull Assist . D . C , H . T . Willis I . G ., J . A . Battersby and J . Olaxton Stewards , J . G . Swinton Assist . Sec , John Lee Tyler .
The Visitors included Bros . J . H . Nesbitt P . D . P . G . M . Isle of Man , D . A . Romaine P . M ., W . Hillier P . M ., H . Levey P . M ., F . W . Cardall P . M ., W . W . Lee P . M ., R . H . Williams P . M ., A . J . Turner P . M ., H . J . Ahem P . M ., H . B . Spaul W . M ., F . P . Brunncr , Willium Roberts , T . S . Hanson , Geo . Stubbs , Frank Tebbutt , S . Millington Jones , T . P . Adams , H . T . Dudman , J . Mayhew , H . C Wootton , Everitt E . Norton , Lewis Beale , R . Hendry , W . H . Cave , Isaac Cohen , James Lee , W . Norville , T . Simpson . Among others present
were Bros . E . Atherley Jones , Q . C ., M . P ., Francis Birch , Jas . Barnetfe , J . H . Rutherglen P . M . P . G . S . B . Eng ., F . Ernest Pocock , M . D ., P . A . G . D . C , Henry Sadler Grand Tyler , H . E . Williams , Geo . E . Hope , Robert Brown , J . Badcock , Olias . Spenoer . R . Nicholls . John C . Morgan , Henry Thomas Kobelt , Arthur Frith , A . Barden , E . Burgess , A . H . Hope , M . M . Bhownagree , M . P ., A . C . I . E ., A . A . March . J . Lamb , A . Campion , Robt . Allingham , F . P . Warwick , W . Spencer , R . Brown , E . Cruidy . Previous to the installation Bro . F . C . Banner was passed to the second
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degree , while the candidates for initiation were unable to be present , and so tho ceremony was deferred on their behalf . After banquet , and before the toasts were proceeded with , tha Worshipful Master said this was a special occasion and a new sensation , to have an installation deferred from the ordinary meeting . That being the case he wished to make a new departure , to ask the Brethren if they would
refrain from making long speeches , which no doubt were prepared beforehand . He had secured superlative talent in the way of musicians , who were prepared to undertake the agreeable duty of replying for the Brethren . He asked those who had so laboriously worked up a speech to allow the able songsters to delight them instead . He gave them the Queen and the Craft—God bless her ! , and next the toast of the Prince of Wales M . W . G . M .
In proposing the Grand Officers the W . M . said it was through the Pro Grand Master and his enthusiasm for Masonry that he ( the W . M . ) became a Mason , in 1876 . Bro . Dr . Pocock P . D . G . D . C replied . He was grateful to the W . M . for shortening the speeches , and could not fail to feel the honour devolving upon
him in returning thanks . The Grand Officers were willing and anxious to do their duty in that state to which they were called . The Lodge possessed a Grand Officer who had borne the heat and burden of the day in its inauguration—Bro . Rutherglen—whom he had known for many years . They were initiated almost at the same time , and Bro . Rutherglen had filled tha chair in his mother Lodge in an admirable manner .
Tho health of the W . M . was given by the I . P . M . The rule of brevity had taken a vast amount of responsibility off his shoulders . If he were able to use the most flowery language it could not be too flowery for the members to express their pride in seeing so highly esteemed and worthy a Brother in the chair . The W . M . had been one of the Lodge ' s most useful and able supporters .
The Worshipful Master , responding , said he acceded to their wishes , and tendered grateful thauks for the kind -way in which they had received the toast . He did not know where to begin his thanks . The cause of his delayed installation was so painful he would not refer to it . He thanked tha Senior Warden for allowing him to take a post he should highly appreciate , for the S . W . no doubt had regard to his ( the W . M . ' s ) years . It was that alone , he believed , that induced the S . W . to stand aside . He also thanked
the I . P . M . for having fulfilled the office of Master so well and ably during a part of the present year . It had been his experience to hear the installation ceremony many times , and on three occasions it had been conferred upon him , but until that night he never realised its beauties . The I . P . M . ' s working had fixed it indelibly upon his mind , and all must feel their unworthiness , on the rules laid down in Masonry , to fill the post of W . M . He again thanked them one and all for their kindness .
For the Visitors Bro . Atherley Jones , M . P ., assured the Lodge ha had not spent weary hours in preparing a speech . He was in an ambiguous position , being an Honorary member of the Lodge , and yet the guest of tha W . M . He sympathised with the W . M . in the rule of short speeches , for ha knew no one suffered more from that self denying ordinance than tbe W . M . He asked himself whether it was necessary for members of the Civil Service
to form and belong to a Masonic Lodge , because there was a genuine bond of fellowship existing between members of that body , which rendered it almost unnecessary to band themselves by any other tie ? But this was the holy of holies , and they were assembled , not merely as representatives of that great branch of the Civil Service , but for the purpose of promoting that good fellowship whioh showed itself largely in dispensing hospitality to those who did not belong to their body .
Bro . Bhownagree , M . P ., said he also claimed the privileges of Honorary membership . His honourable colleague , for some inscrutable reason , had levelled tho accusation against him . of being anxious to outrival him in oratory . He repudiated that insinuation , and only replied in obedience to the command of the W . M ., and expressed his gratitude for their kindly hospitality . He congratulate I tbe Lodge on having so eminent a Master , and the bond between tbe W . M . and himself was stronger from the fact that the W . M . intended going to a place in India which he knew very well .
Bro . H . Sadler Grand Tyler likewise was an Honorary member . He congratulated the Lodge on its growth , progress and working . Bros . F . Hanson P . G . St-1 . and Turner P . M . also responded . The W . M . next gave the T . P . M . and Installing Mastor , and again referred to Bro . Nicholls' rendering of tho ceremony .
The I . P . M . acknowledged the toast , and assured the Brethren of the pride he had felt in occupying the chair . If he had given them satisfaction in tho performance of his duties he was amply repaid for any trouble he had had . It had been a very pleasant time for him , and his humble services had always been at the disposal of the Lodge .
Bro . Rutherglen P . M . replied for tho Past Masters , and said it was a great compliment paid him . when his colleagues asked him to take the first Mastership of the Lodge . There was no compliment in his thirty-eight years public service in the " poor law " that had touched him more . He appeared in the full dress clothing that night of Deputy Grand Sword Bearer , as a compliment to tho Brethren , who had been generous and kind enough to present him with the regalia . He hoped he should be appreciated , whatever garb he came in , for " a man's a man for a' that . "
The toast of the Treasurer and Secretary and that of the Officers followed . An excellent programme of music was provided , tho artistes being Madame Kate Cove , Miss Greta Williams , and the Schartau part singers .
BRONDESBURY LODGE , No . 2698 . ON the 11 th inst ., at the Earl Derby Hotel , High Road , Kilburn , Bros . A . F . Hardyment W . M ., C . Goodman S . W ., B . Stocker P . M . J . W ., Geo . Coxen Treas ., E . George P . M . Sec , W . J . Smith P . M . Tyler , A . H . Oldrey P . M . S . D ., 0 . W . Paine J . D ., J . M . Goodwin I . G ., J . Britton Organist , F . Crook , W . G . Coxen , J . Luxton , H . Coxen , H . J . Crook , H . Willsmer , Pearce , Line , A . R . Greaves , Aylett , Segar , Dunnaway , C . J . Greaves , Peach , and several other members of the Lodge . Visitors ; Bros . A . Wyatt , T . Golby , Will Edwards , G . D . Fraser , and others .
Three Brethren were passed to the degree of Fellow Craft . After the banquet the usual Loyal and Masonic toasts were indulged in , interspersed with vocal and instrumental contributions by members and visitors .
INSTEUCTION . — : o : — CONFIDENCE LODGE , No . 193 . AT the Bunch of Grapes , Lime Street , City ( Bro . Goovairtz , Proprietor ) , on Wednesday , 18 th inst ., Bros . Metcalf Baillic W . M ., F . S . Plowright
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The W . M . resumed the Lodge to the first degree . A letter from Grand Lodge was read by the Secretary , who also informed the W . M . and Brethren of the death of Bro . Charles Niven Mclntyre North , a Past Master of the Loclge , which announcement was received with great regret . Also a letter was road from an old member of tho Lodg ' , who made an application for assistance . The worthy Secretary told the W . M . that tho Lodge was in a
very good financial position , and the application was a worthy one . The case was seconded by Bro . Thielly , and supported by Bro . Menninger , and the charitable disposition of the Lodg > . was evince . l by a grant from the Funds . The Secretary now brought forward the accounts of the Ladies summer outing , which took place last July . ' He WM pleased to say it was a great success , but unfortunately there was no balance .
All Masonic business being ended , the W . M . received tho hearty good wishes of the Visitors , and the Lodge was closed with solemn prayer . The W . M . and other Brethren now repaired to the reception room , to welcome their Lady friends and Gentlemen visitors . After a little pleasant chat tho Ladies were conducted to the banquet room , which presented a really
beautiful spectacle , the tables being effectively decoratod with choice flowers , placed in tall stands of exquisite design and workmanship . Bro . A . Judah , tho manager , quite surpassed himself with a choice dinner of the highest class , Bros . A . Creppaand P . Sonderly also looking after the comfort of the company , which numbered about a hundred and twenty .
Full justice having been dono to tho excellent repast the Worshipful Master proposed the toast of the Queen and the Craft , followed by the other sentiments suitable to the occasion .
Bro . W . Menninger I . P . M ., in proposing tho health of the Worshipful Master , said the working the Brethren had seen that evening was a great credit to tho Master of the Lo ; lge , indeed the working was all that could be desired . The same might be said of the hospitality a ' nd the entertainment , and he called upon the Brethren to give expression of their approval by giving the W . M . an extra good reception . With the toast he coupled " our Worshipful Sister Mrs . Thomas E . Busby and all tho little Busbys . "
The W . M . thanked the Immediate Past Master for the toast , and tbe Brethren for receiving it in such a cordial manner . It was a pleasure , and most gratifying , to know the Brethren were satisfied with his working , and that it was appreciated . He had done his best . He was also delighted to see such a pleasant company together , and likewise thanked the Officers for their assistance . The W . M . proceeded to read a letter he had received from Bro . Manners , wishing the Lodge every prosperity , and a most enjoyable
evening . Tho W . M . rose again , and in a most complimentary manner gave the toast of the Ladies and Visitors . The members of tho New Cross Lodge were always pleased to see guests , not alone that evening , but always , and he hoped to see the visitors there on some future occasion . Their company was highly appreciated , especially that of tho Ladies , and he hoped they all were enjoying themselves , and that the Ladies would continue to do so later on in the ball room .
Bro . Bromwich was called upon to respond for the Ladies , and in doing so said he was delighted to reply , as both the Ladies and himself were enjoying themselves ; not alone the excellent banquet , but the pleasant company likewise . They hoped the W . M . and Brethren would not be long in asking them again ; tbey looked forward to further enjoyment later on in
the ball room . He said that he was considering what a " poor figure some of them would cub without the Ladies , but of courso single men could not understand that so well as the married fossils . Ho would not prolong ' the speech , as the Ladies were anxious to have a dance , but he felt he must again sincerely thank the W . M . and Brethren for their very kind reception .
The company now retired to the ball room , which is one of the finest in London , and there an excellent band ( the Metropolitan Orchestra ) , under the conductorship of Bro . J . Wilson , played some lively dance music . Bro . J . D . Graham P . M . was tbe principal M . C ., receiving the assistance of Bros . R . W . Foster , L . French , J . D . Wright , and W . B . Bromwich . all of whom have to be complimented for the attention they paid to the company .
The gathering broke up at an early hour in the morning , all doubtless thinking of the enjoyable entertainment they had received from Bro . Busby W . M . and other members of the Now Cross Lodge . Amongst those present were Bro . and Mrs . Bushy ( W . M . ) , Bro . and Mrs . Monningor ( I . P . M . ) , Bro . and Miss Graham ( P . M . ) , Bro . W . Cowley P . M ., Mrs . and Miss Cowley and Mrs . Scott , Bro . and Mrs . Dyer , Bro . and Mrs . Krugebaum , Bro . R . Foster and Miss Parker , Bro . Walden and Miss Diver , Bro . and Mrs . Smith , Bro . and Mrs . Erde , Bro . and Mrs . Wilson , & c , & c
The musical entertainment provided was of the highest class , amongst the artistes being Bro . John Solomon , who gave a cornet solo , accompanied by Miss Solomou ; Bros . Harry Hudson , John Wilson , and others , who were deservedly encored ; also Miss Solomon , who gave an excellent solo on the piano .
HUGH OWEN LODGE , No . 2593 . THE installation of Bro . W . Chapman Grigg , M . D ., P . M . 10 and 1635 as Worshipful Master took place on Friday of last week , at the regular meeting of the Lodge , held at the Frascati , Oxford Street , the event being somewhat of a curiosity in the way of Masonic procedure , inasmuch as the previous meeting was the regular night for installation , but as the W . M .-elect was then absent on the continent , the ceremony was deferred so far as be was concerned , although the Assistant Officers were regularly invested , on his behalf , in his absence .
The installation ceremony was performed by Bro . R . H . Nicholls W . M . of the past year , who was supported by Bros J . W . Hunt W . M . 2353 S . W ., H . Bainsbottom J . W ., Rev . F . J . Greenwood Chaplain and Treasurer , W . B . Neville P . M . Sec , 0 . G . Ridgway S . D ., E . A . Frith J . D ., J . B . Schrader Organist , H . G . Holland P . M . P . G . S . B . Herts D . C , A . E . Lee and H . Tull Assist . D . C , H . T . Willis I . G ., J . A . Battersby and J . Olaxton Stewards , J . G . Swinton Assist . Sec , John Lee Tyler .
The Visitors included Bros . J . H . Nesbitt P . D . P . G . M . Isle of Man , D . A . Romaine P . M ., W . Hillier P . M ., H . Levey P . M ., F . W . Cardall P . M ., W . W . Lee P . M ., R . H . Williams P . M ., A . J . Turner P . M ., H . J . Ahem P . M ., H . B . Spaul W . M ., F . P . Brunncr , Willium Roberts , T . S . Hanson , Geo . Stubbs , Frank Tebbutt , S . Millington Jones , T . P . Adams , H . T . Dudman , J . Mayhew , H . C Wootton , Everitt E . Norton , Lewis Beale , R . Hendry , W . H . Cave , Isaac Cohen , James Lee , W . Norville , T . Simpson . Among others present
were Bros . E . Atherley Jones , Q . C ., M . P ., Francis Birch , Jas . Barnetfe , J . H . Rutherglen P . M . P . G . S . B . Eng ., F . Ernest Pocock , M . D ., P . A . G . D . C , Henry Sadler Grand Tyler , H . E . Williams , Geo . E . Hope , Robert Brown , J . Badcock , Olias . Spenoer . R . Nicholls . John C . Morgan , Henry Thomas Kobelt , Arthur Frith , A . Barden , E . Burgess , A . H . Hope , M . M . Bhownagree , M . P ., A . C . I . E ., A . A . March . J . Lamb , A . Campion , Robt . Allingham , F . P . Warwick , W . Spencer , R . Brown , E . Cruidy . Previous to the installation Bro . F . C . Banner was passed to the second
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degree , while the candidates for initiation were unable to be present , and so tho ceremony was deferred on their behalf . After banquet , and before the toasts were proceeded with , tha Worshipful Master said this was a special occasion and a new sensation , to have an installation deferred from the ordinary meeting . That being the case he wished to make a new departure , to ask the Brethren if they would
refrain from making long speeches , which no doubt were prepared beforehand . He had secured superlative talent in the way of musicians , who were prepared to undertake the agreeable duty of replying for the Brethren . He asked those who had so laboriously worked up a speech to allow the able songsters to delight them instead . He gave them the Queen and the Craft—God bless her ! , and next the toast of the Prince of Wales M . W . G . M .
In proposing the Grand Officers the W . M . said it was through the Pro Grand Master and his enthusiasm for Masonry that he ( the W . M . ) became a Mason , in 1876 . Bro . Dr . Pocock P . D . G . D . C replied . He was grateful to the W . M . for shortening the speeches , and could not fail to feel the honour devolving upon
him in returning thanks . The Grand Officers were willing and anxious to do their duty in that state to which they were called . The Lodge possessed a Grand Officer who had borne the heat and burden of the day in its inauguration—Bro . Rutherglen—whom he had known for many years . They were initiated almost at the same time , and Bro . Rutherglen had filled tha chair in his mother Lodge in an admirable manner .
Tho health of the W . M . was given by the I . P . M . The rule of brevity had taken a vast amount of responsibility off his shoulders . If he were able to use the most flowery language it could not be too flowery for the members to express their pride in seeing so highly esteemed and worthy a Brother in the chair . The W . M . had been one of the Lodge ' s most useful and able supporters .
The Worshipful Master , responding , said he acceded to their wishes , and tendered grateful thauks for the kind -way in which they had received the toast . He did not know where to begin his thanks . The cause of his delayed installation was so painful he would not refer to it . He thanked tha Senior Warden for allowing him to take a post he should highly appreciate , for the S . W . no doubt had regard to his ( the W . M . ' s ) years . It was that alone , he believed , that induced the S . W . to stand aside . He also thanked
the I . P . M . for having fulfilled the office of Master so well and ably during a part of the present year . It had been his experience to hear the installation ceremony many times , and on three occasions it had been conferred upon him , but until that night he never realised its beauties . The I . P . M . ' s working had fixed it indelibly upon his mind , and all must feel their unworthiness , on the rules laid down in Masonry , to fill the post of W . M . He again thanked them one and all for their kindness .
For the Visitors Bro . Atherley Jones , M . P ., assured the Lodge ha had not spent weary hours in preparing a speech . He was in an ambiguous position , being an Honorary member of the Lodge , and yet the guest of tha W . M . He sympathised with the W . M . in the rule of short speeches , for ha knew no one suffered more from that self denying ordinance than tbe W . M . He asked himself whether it was necessary for members of the Civil Service
to form and belong to a Masonic Lodge , because there was a genuine bond of fellowship existing between members of that body , which rendered it almost unnecessary to band themselves by any other tie ? But this was the holy of holies , and they were assembled , not merely as representatives of that great branch of the Civil Service , but for the purpose of promoting that good fellowship whioh showed itself largely in dispensing hospitality to those who did not belong to their body .
Bro . Bhownagree , M . P ., said he also claimed the privileges of Honorary membership . His honourable colleague , for some inscrutable reason , had levelled tho accusation against him . of being anxious to outrival him in oratory . He repudiated that insinuation , and only replied in obedience to the command of the W . M ., and expressed his gratitude for their kindly hospitality . He congratulate I tbe Lodge on having so eminent a Master , and the bond between tbe W . M . and himself was stronger from the fact that the W . M . intended going to a place in India which he knew very well .
Bro . H . Sadler Grand Tyler likewise was an Honorary member . He congratulated the Lodge on its growth , progress and working . Bros . F . Hanson P . G . St-1 . and Turner P . M . also responded . The W . M . next gave the T . P . M . and Installing Mastor , and again referred to Bro . Nicholls' rendering of tho ceremony .
The I . P . M . acknowledged the toast , and assured the Brethren of the pride he had felt in occupying the chair . If he had given them satisfaction in tho performance of his duties he was amply repaid for any trouble he had had . It had been a very pleasant time for him , and his humble services had always been at the disposal of the Lodge .
Bro . Rutherglen P . M . replied for tho Past Masters , and said it was a great compliment paid him . when his colleagues asked him to take the first Mastership of the Lodge . There was no compliment in his thirty-eight years public service in the " poor law " that had touched him more . He appeared in the full dress clothing that night of Deputy Grand Sword Bearer , as a compliment to tho Brethren , who had been generous and kind enough to present him with the regalia . He hoped he should be appreciated , whatever garb he came in , for " a man's a man for a' that . "
The toast of the Treasurer and Secretary and that of the Officers followed . An excellent programme of music was provided , tho artistes being Madame Kate Cove , Miss Greta Williams , and the Schartau part singers .
BRONDESBURY LODGE , No . 2698 . ON the 11 th inst ., at the Earl Derby Hotel , High Road , Kilburn , Bros . A . F . Hardyment W . M ., C . Goodman S . W ., B . Stocker P . M . J . W ., Geo . Coxen Treas ., E . George P . M . Sec , W . J . Smith P . M . Tyler , A . H . Oldrey P . M . S . D ., 0 . W . Paine J . D ., J . M . Goodwin I . G ., J . Britton Organist , F . Crook , W . G . Coxen , J . Luxton , H . Coxen , H . J . Crook , H . Willsmer , Pearce , Line , A . R . Greaves , Aylett , Segar , Dunnaway , C . J . Greaves , Peach , and several other members of the Lodge . Visitors ; Bros . A . Wyatt , T . Golby , Will Edwards , G . D . Fraser , and others .
Three Brethren were passed to the degree of Fellow Craft . After the banquet the usual Loyal and Masonic toasts were indulged in , interspersed with vocal and instrumental contributions by members and visitors .
INSTEUCTION . — : o : — CONFIDENCE LODGE , No . 193 . AT the Bunch of Grapes , Lime Street , City ( Bro . Goovairtz , Proprietor ) , on Wednesday , 18 th inst ., Bros . Metcalf Baillic W . M ., F . S . Plowright