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Royal Military Lodge, No. 1449.
D . HaU , J . Stewart , J . Naylor , G . Jones , J . Passraoro , Capt . W . Jones , W . Claydon , T . Leech , A . Anderson , B . Martin , all of 1449 ; J Roasiter p M 972 , R . Clout W . M . 1063 , R . H . Platton W . M . 158 , W . Ashendeu W . M . 31 , J . Wilson 103 , F . Clarke 972 , E . Mills 972 , J . Barton 1063 , F ,
Littlechild 71 , Captain Montague , Surgeon Dodd , Addison 1449 and others . The musical arrangements were ably carried out by Bro . J . Plant P . M . & c , and the usnal Loyal and Masonic toaata were duly honoured . Tho gathering waa a most successful and enjoyable one .
Eboracum Lodge, No. 1611.
EBORACUM LODGE , No . 1611 .
FTIHE annual meeting for the election of Maater took place . in Free-J masona' Hall , St . Saviourgate , York , ou Monday , 4 th inat . Bro . A . T . B . Turner W . M . preaided , and thore were present Bros . T . B . Whyte ' - ead P . M ., G . Simpson P . M ., J . T . Seller P . M ., G . Balmford P . M . and Treasurer , W . Brown S . W ., G . Chapman J . W ., J . Kay
Secretary , S . J . Dalton S . D ., W . Storry as J . D ., W . Stephenson I . G ., P . Pearson ancl J . D . Irving Stewards , W . Routledge , J . Starkey , Wm . Wreglesworth , J . S . Spetch , J . Thorpe , G . Lamb , W . G . Penty ; and visitors Bros . Captain Marshall ( 9 th Lancera ) , R . S . Robinson 123 , and others . The gavel "was assumed by Bro . T . B . Whytehead
P . M ., and Bro . Halliwell was made a M . M . Bro . Whytehead presented to the Lodge a framed engraved portrait of Eliaa Aahmole , together with a copy of the Diary of that ancient brother . He alao presented to the library , on behalf of Bro . W . J . Hughan , a aeriea of American Grand Lodge reports . Yotea of thanks were accorded for these gifts , a candidate was proposed , and the Lodge waa closed .
West Middlesex Lodge, No. 1612.
WEST MIDDLESEX LODGE , No . 1612 .
ONE of the most successful meetings in the history of thia Lodge was held at the Lyric Hall , Ealing , W ., on Saturday , 9 th inst ., when a numoroua gathering of Provincial Grand Officers and brethren attended to welcome Bro . J . W . Fisher as W . M . for the year 1886-7 . There were present Bros . E . J . Acworth W . M ., J . W . Fiaher S . W ., H . Kasner Treasurer , A . J . Burr Secretary , G . Wright S . D .,
E . C . Porter J . D ., J . L . Hamilton I . G ., Geo . Coop Dir . of Cers ., J . Wells Steward , P . M . ' s A . Beasley , W . Seward , S . Dyer ; also Bros . J . Fryers , F . Sladden , H . Smyth , M . Guy , A . Pooley , G . H . Gabb , H . S . Timpson , J . R . Fernee , 0 . P . Bellerby , W . Meadows , J . Clarke , T . Tidmarsh , E . Gasson , E . Tink Brown , G . Harper , S . Meech , S . C .
Quinnion , J . R . Eden , C . Cunningham , G . H . Parsons , J . Evans . Yisitors-Bros . W . H . Chappell 1245 , W . Bellerby 2021 , J . Salmon W . M . 2077 , H . Youens J . W . 185 , A . C . Foy 172 , C . E . Spas ? niolefcti 771 , C . Andrews P . M . 77 , W . W . Lee 1897 , W . Rickwood P . M . 192 , A . Strong W . M . 2020 , W . Cbudleigh 1803 , J . Rutland 1566 , J . H .
Jock S . W . 518 , F . A . Underwater 1176 , W . London 2077 , W . J . Loudon 2077 , W . Tifcley W . M . 749 , J . Fleck 172 . Lodge having been opened and minutes confirmed , the auditors' report was received and adopted . This showed tho funds were in a prosperous condition , and the Lodgo waa making steady progresa ; the outgoing
Master received special recognition for the care he had exercised—at the same timo he had not spared necessary expenditure to secure the comfort of the brethren—during hia year of office . The candidate for raising not being present , a Board of Installed Masters was formed , and Bro . J . W . Fiaher was installed W . M . by Bro . Kasner
P . M . The ceremony waa impressively rendered , in Bro . Kasner ' s most careful manner . The W . M . appointed his Officers , aa follow : — G . Wright S . W ., E . C . Porter J . W ., H . Kasnor Treasurer , A . J . Burr Secretary , J . L . Hamilton S . D ., Geo . Coop J . D ., A . Pooley Dir , of Cers ., J . Wells , E . Tink Brown , J . R . Fernee Stewards , G . Harrison
T yler . Business being completed , tho Lodge was closed in ancient and solemn form . A most excellent banquet was then enjoyed by the brethren and visitors , Bro . Stephens jun . receiving great praise for his successful efforts . Tho usual Loyal and Masonic toasts were given in excellent style , and were heartily responded to by the brethren .
The toasts of the Worshipful Master , the Yisitors , and Officers of the Lodge were especially honoured . The brethren at parting were unanimous in their hearty approval of the day ' s proceedings , and good wishes were expressed for a successful year ' s working under the sway of Bro . Fisher . The musical arrangements were under the
direction of Miss Madeline Hardy , of , 19 Stockwell Park-crescent , S . W ., who waa aasisted by Miss Florence Venning , Bro . Sidney Burton and Mr . Jas . Budd . These artists greatly enhanced the evening ' s
enjoyment by their capital rendering of a well-selected programme . Especially may bo mentioned " Bid mo good bye , " by Miss M . Hardy ; " Number Two , " by Miss F . Yenning ; " Afloat , " by Mr . J . Budd ; " One Love have I , " by Bro . Sidney Buxton .
New Concord Lodge of Instruction , No . 813 . —On Wednesday , 13 th inst ., at 8 o ' clock , afc Bro . Langdale ' s , Jolly Fanners ' Tavern , Southgnte-road , N . Present —Bros . W . Hancock W . M ., Jeffreys S . W ., Pitt J . W ., Weeden Treasurer , Cordell Secretar ¦ , Flack I . G ., Cnsworth P . M . Preceptor ; Bros . Harper , GalerDixie
, and others . Lodge was opened and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed , after which the ceremony of raising was rehearsed , Bro . Dixio candidate , all formalities having been full y observed . Lodge was resumed to the first degree , and closed
in perfect harmony . This being the usnal monthly meeting night of the Benevolent Association , Bro . Harper Secretary announced there were sufficient subscriptions paid np to enable the members to partici pate in three ballots of fiye guineas each . Tho ballot accordingly took place . ' ° "
Metropolitan Lodge, No. 1507.
METROPOLITAN LODGE , No . 1507 .
A YERY successful meeting of this Lodge was held on Wednesday , at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-street , the occasion being the annual installation of Worshipfnl Master and investiture of Officers for the ensuing year . Thore wero upwards of one hundred and twenty brethren preaent , and as usual at thia Lodge the whole of the day ' s proceedings passed off without a hitch . Among those
present were the following Officers : —Henry Lovegrove W . M ., G . W . Knight S . W ., T . C . Edmonds J . W ., James Willing P . M . Treasurer , F . J . Perka P . M . Secretary , G . Edwards I . P . M ., J . J . Michael P . M ., C . J . Scalea P . M ., W . M . Stiles P . M ., Henry Stiles P . M ., G . Clark jun . P . M ., F . W . Dimadale S . D ., W . Davey J . D .,
W . F . Bates I . G ., John G . MoEwan D . C , R . W . Fraaer A . D . C ., D . R . Bryce Asaiat . Steward , G . F . Bruce Org ., and B . Whiting P . M . Tyler . The minutea having been confirmed , and other preliminary matters , dispoaed of , Lodge waa advanced , and Bro . George William Knight the W . M . elect was presented for the benefit of installation . He was
placed in the chair by hia predecessor , Bro . Lovegrove , who waa assisted in portions of the ceremony by Bro . W . M . Stiles P . M . In clue course the following brethren were appointed aa Officers : —Bros . Edmonds S . W ., Dimsdale J . W ., Willing P . M . Treasurer , Perks P . M . Secretary , J . F . Saunders Assistant Secretary , Davey S . D .,
Bates J . D ., Fraaer I . G ., J . G . McEwan D . C , Brnton A . D . C ., Bryce aud R . Alaway Stewards , G . F . Bruce Organist . The ceremony of installation having been completed , the ballot waa taken for aix candidatea for initiation ; the result proving favourable . Four of these candidates being in attendance , they were introduced ,
and regularly admitted to a participation in the benefits of Masonio light by the newly-installed Worshipful Maater . These gentlemen were Messrs . Robert John Smerdon , Richard Cummings Gleed , Miles Porter , and Thomas Charles Carter . A handsome Past Master ' s jewel waa presented to the outgoing Worshipful Master , and aftbr
the transaction of some formal business the Lodge was closed , and the brethren retired to the dining hall , where banquet was served under the personal supervision of Bro . Clemow . At the conclusion of the repast the customary toasts were hononred . In introducing the first on the list , the Worshipful Master said that Her Majesty the
Queen had presided over this realm for very many years past , in such a manner as to endear herself to all her subjects , more especially those associated with the Masonic Order , the members of which would do anything in their power in honour of Her Majesty . As those around him were aware , Her Majesty would next year celebrate the
jubilee of her accession to the throne , and as it waa proposed to make a special appeal on behalf of the Masonic Charities in connection with this jubilee year , he trusted that the brethren would seize the opportunity of expressing their loyalty , and at the same time benefit the Institutions of the Order . The toast was followed by the National
Anthem , a special verse for which had been composed for the occas on by Bro . J . W . Tubby , one of tho members of the Lodge , who rendered the words he had composed with marked effect . The M . W . the Grand Master was next toasted , and thon the G . Officers received their meed of praise . Bro . Knight paid a compliment to the true
Masonic spirit of the Grand Master , and expressed his admiration of the way in which the Pro Grand Master and Depnty Grand Master discharged their duties , indeed the thoroughness with which each of tlie Grand Officers s t about his wirk was suffie ' ent to ensure for them the hearty support of all Masons . Bro . Lovegrove submitted
the next toast , that of the Worshipful Master of the Metropolitan Lodge , Bro . Knight , who , he said , had worked for many years in the Lodge , of which he was au early initiate . He had also mad' - ? for hira . S'slf a name in other ways iu Freemasonry , more particularly perhaps as a worker at Lod » es of Instruction ; he was much respected ia
the Craft , as was evidenced by fche fact that a hundred and twentythree brethren had hern present on the occasion of his installation , a larger number than had ever assembled at auy of the gatherings of the MetropoUtc . il Lodge . He frit sure he nii ^ ht say all present wished the Worshipful Master a h . ippy , successful , arid satisfactory
year of office , and at the same time they trusted he mij : ht be spared to perform the duiies of his office to the satisfaction of himself and for the benefit of the Metropolitan Lodge and its members . Tho Worshipful Maater tendered his sincere thanks for the flattering w y
in which the toast had been proposed , and for the cordial reception accorded it by those present . He was under a deep obligation to the Immediate Past Master for the way in which ha had placed him in the chair of the Lodge , but he cou ! d uot overlook the fact that he was also much indebted to the brethren for their
support , aud for the confidence they repose 1 in him when thiy elected him to the high office of Master . As some of those around him knew , he considered himself a better worker than a talker , he therefore hoped they wonld excuse his saying much that night , but at thi same time he hoped they would give him frequent opportunities of
working the ceremonies during his year of office . The next toast he considered one of the most important it was his privilege to propose , it was the Past Masters of tho Lodge , lie regretted the Immediate Past Master had been obliged , through illness of his fatti r , fco leave , but they had around them snch a display of Past Masters as to lessen
tho disappointment felt at the absence of Bi \> . Lovegro' . o . Bro . Knight briefly sketched the rise and progress of the Metrop > litan Lodge , referring to tho part taken by each of the Past Masters iu
the work which had been accomplished . Bro . Wi'ling wis the first to respond , tendering thanks on behalf of the I . P . M . to the brethren for tho way iu which he had been . eeeived . Personally , Bro . Williuti felt thero was little need for him — as the fathtii- of the
Lodge—to be present at each of their meetings merely to look a''tor his child , for with such Masters as had rule 1 its ad ' . iirs , aud with such brethren as at present filled the offices there was little of advice or help thoy could desire from him . He well remembered the a (
mission of the present Worshi pful Master to the Lodge , and he felt that admission marked an event iu English Freemasonry . When Bro . Knight desired admission to the Craft there was sonu question as to whether he could legally become a Mason . Accordingly he ( Bro . Willing ) waited on tho then Grand Secretary , their clear old
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Royal Military Lodge, No. 1449.
D . HaU , J . Stewart , J . Naylor , G . Jones , J . Passraoro , Capt . W . Jones , W . Claydon , T . Leech , A . Anderson , B . Martin , all of 1449 ; J Roasiter p M 972 , R . Clout W . M . 1063 , R . H . Platton W . M . 158 , W . Ashendeu W . M . 31 , J . Wilson 103 , F . Clarke 972 , E . Mills 972 , J . Barton 1063 , F ,
Littlechild 71 , Captain Montague , Surgeon Dodd , Addison 1449 and others . The musical arrangements were ably carried out by Bro . J . Plant P . M . & c , and the usnal Loyal and Masonic toaata were duly honoured . Tho gathering waa a most successful and enjoyable one .
Eboracum Lodge, No. 1611.
EBORACUM LODGE , No . 1611 .
FTIHE annual meeting for the election of Maater took place . in Free-J masona' Hall , St . Saviourgate , York , ou Monday , 4 th inat . Bro . A . T . B . Turner W . M . preaided , and thore were present Bros . T . B . Whyte ' - ead P . M ., G . Simpson P . M ., J . T . Seller P . M ., G . Balmford P . M . and Treasurer , W . Brown S . W ., G . Chapman J . W ., J . Kay
Secretary , S . J . Dalton S . D ., W . Storry as J . D ., W . Stephenson I . G ., P . Pearson ancl J . D . Irving Stewards , W . Routledge , J . Starkey , Wm . Wreglesworth , J . S . Spetch , J . Thorpe , G . Lamb , W . G . Penty ; and visitors Bros . Captain Marshall ( 9 th Lancera ) , R . S . Robinson 123 , and others . The gavel "was assumed by Bro . T . B . Whytehead
P . M ., and Bro . Halliwell was made a M . M . Bro . Whytehead presented to the Lodge a framed engraved portrait of Eliaa Aahmole , together with a copy of the Diary of that ancient brother . He alao presented to the library , on behalf of Bro . W . J . Hughan , a aeriea of American Grand Lodge reports . Yotea of thanks were accorded for these gifts , a candidate was proposed , and the Lodge waa closed .
West Middlesex Lodge, No. 1612.
WEST MIDDLESEX LODGE , No . 1612 .
ONE of the most successful meetings in the history of thia Lodge was held at the Lyric Hall , Ealing , W ., on Saturday , 9 th inst ., when a numoroua gathering of Provincial Grand Officers and brethren attended to welcome Bro . J . W . Fisher as W . M . for the year 1886-7 . There were present Bros . E . J . Acworth W . M ., J . W . Fiaher S . W ., H . Kasner Treasurer , A . J . Burr Secretary , G . Wright S . D .,
E . C . Porter J . D ., J . L . Hamilton I . G ., Geo . Coop Dir . of Cers ., J . Wells Steward , P . M . ' s A . Beasley , W . Seward , S . Dyer ; also Bros . J . Fryers , F . Sladden , H . Smyth , M . Guy , A . Pooley , G . H . Gabb , H . S . Timpson , J . R . Fernee , 0 . P . Bellerby , W . Meadows , J . Clarke , T . Tidmarsh , E . Gasson , E . Tink Brown , G . Harper , S . Meech , S . C .
Quinnion , J . R . Eden , C . Cunningham , G . H . Parsons , J . Evans . Yisitors-Bros . W . H . Chappell 1245 , W . Bellerby 2021 , J . Salmon W . M . 2077 , H . Youens J . W . 185 , A . C . Foy 172 , C . E . Spas ? niolefcti 771 , C . Andrews P . M . 77 , W . W . Lee 1897 , W . Rickwood P . M . 192 , A . Strong W . M . 2020 , W . Cbudleigh 1803 , J . Rutland 1566 , J . H .
Jock S . W . 518 , F . A . Underwater 1176 , W . London 2077 , W . J . Loudon 2077 , W . Tifcley W . M . 749 , J . Fleck 172 . Lodge having been opened and minutes confirmed , the auditors' report was received and adopted . This showed tho funds were in a prosperous condition , and the Lodgo waa making steady progresa ; the outgoing
Master received special recognition for the care he had exercised—at the same timo he had not spared necessary expenditure to secure the comfort of the brethren—during hia year of office . The candidate for raising not being present , a Board of Installed Masters was formed , and Bro . J . W . Fiaher was installed W . M . by Bro . Kasner
P . M . The ceremony waa impressively rendered , in Bro . Kasner ' s most careful manner . The W . M . appointed his Officers , aa follow : — G . Wright S . W ., E . C . Porter J . W ., H . Kasnor Treasurer , A . J . Burr Secretary , J . L . Hamilton S . D ., Geo . Coop J . D ., A . Pooley Dir , of Cers ., J . Wells , E . Tink Brown , J . R . Fernee Stewards , G . Harrison
T yler . Business being completed , tho Lodge was closed in ancient and solemn form . A most excellent banquet was then enjoyed by the brethren and visitors , Bro . Stephens jun . receiving great praise for his successful efforts . Tho usual Loyal and Masonic toasts were given in excellent style , and were heartily responded to by the brethren .
The toasts of the Worshipful Master , the Yisitors , and Officers of the Lodge were especially honoured . The brethren at parting were unanimous in their hearty approval of the day ' s proceedings , and good wishes were expressed for a successful year ' s working under the sway of Bro . Fisher . The musical arrangements were under the
direction of Miss Madeline Hardy , of , 19 Stockwell Park-crescent , S . W ., who waa aasisted by Miss Florence Venning , Bro . Sidney Burton and Mr . Jas . Budd . These artists greatly enhanced the evening ' s
enjoyment by their capital rendering of a well-selected programme . Especially may bo mentioned " Bid mo good bye , " by Miss M . Hardy ; " Number Two , " by Miss F . Yenning ; " Afloat , " by Mr . J . Budd ; " One Love have I , " by Bro . Sidney Buxton .
New Concord Lodge of Instruction , No . 813 . —On Wednesday , 13 th inst ., at 8 o ' clock , afc Bro . Langdale ' s , Jolly Fanners ' Tavern , Southgnte-road , N . Present —Bros . W . Hancock W . M ., Jeffreys S . W ., Pitt J . W ., Weeden Treasurer , Cordell Secretar ¦ , Flack I . G ., Cnsworth P . M . Preceptor ; Bros . Harper , GalerDixie
, and others . Lodge was opened and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed , after which the ceremony of raising was rehearsed , Bro . Dixio candidate , all formalities having been full y observed . Lodge was resumed to the first degree , and closed
in perfect harmony . This being the usnal monthly meeting night of the Benevolent Association , Bro . Harper Secretary announced there were sufficient subscriptions paid np to enable the members to partici pate in three ballots of fiye guineas each . Tho ballot accordingly took place . ' ° "
Metropolitan Lodge, No. 1507.
METROPOLITAN LODGE , No . 1507 .
A YERY successful meeting of this Lodge was held on Wednesday , at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-street , the occasion being the annual installation of Worshipfnl Master and investiture of Officers for the ensuing year . Thore wero upwards of one hundred and twenty brethren preaent , and as usual at thia Lodge the whole of the day ' s proceedings passed off without a hitch . Among those
present were the following Officers : —Henry Lovegrove W . M ., G . W . Knight S . W ., T . C . Edmonds J . W ., James Willing P . M . Treasurer , F . J . Perka P . M . Secretary , G . Edwards I . P . M ., J . J . Michael P . M ., C . J . Scalea P . M ., W . M . Stiles P . M ., Henry Stiles P . M ., G . Clark jun . P . M ., F . W . Dimadale S . D ., W . Davey J . D .,
W . F . Bates I . G ., John G . MoEwan D . C , R . W . Fraaer A . D . C ., D . R . Bryce Asaiat . Steward , G . F . Bruce Org ., and B . Whiting P . M . Tyler . The minutea having been confirmed , and other preliminary matters , dispoaed of , Lodge waa advanced , and Bro . George William Knight the W . M . elect was presented for the benefit of installation . He was
placed in the chair by hia predecessor , Bro . Lovegrove , who waa assisted in portions of the ceremony by Bro . W . M . Stiles P . M . In clue course the following brethren were appointed aa Officers : —Bros . Edmonds S . W ., Dimsdale J . W ., Willing P . M . Treasurer , Perks P . M . Secretary , J . F . Saunders Assistant Secretary , Davey S . D .,
Bates J . D ., Fraaer I . G ., J . G . McEwan D . C , Brnton A . D . C ., Bryce aud R . Alaway Stewards , G . F . Bruce Organist . The ceremony of installation having been completed , the ballot waa taken for aix candidatea for initiation ; the result proving favourable . Four of these candidates being in attendance , they were introduced ,
and regularly admitted to a participation in the benefits of Masonio light by the newly-installed Worshipful Maater . These gentlemen were Messrs . Robert John Smerdon , Richard Cummings Gleed , Miles Porter , and Thomas Charles Carter . A handsome Past Master ' s jewel waa presented to the outgoing Worshipful Master , and aftbr
the transaction of some formal business the Lodge was closed , and the brethren retired to the dining hall , where banquet was served under the personal supervision of Bro . Clemow . At the conclusion of the repast the customary toasts were hononred . In introducing the first on the list , the Worshipful Master said that Her Majesty the
Queen had presided over this realm for very many years past , in such a manner as to endear herself to all her subjects , more especially those associated with the Masonic Order , the members of which would do anything in their power in honour of Her Majesty . As those around him were aware , Her Majesty would next year celebrate the
jubilee of her accession to the throne , and as it waa proposed to make a special appeal on behalf of the Masonic Charities in connection with this jubilee year , he trusted that the brethren would seize the opportunity of expressing their loyalty , and at the same time benefit the Institutions of the Order . The toast was followed by the National
Anthem , a special verse for which had been composed for the occas on by Bro . J . W . Tubby , one of tho members of the Lodge , who rendered the words he had composed with marked effect . The M . W . the Grand Master was next toasted , and thon the G . Officers received their meed of praise . Bro . Knight paid a compliment to the true
Masonic spirit of the Grand Master , and expressed his admiration of the way in which the Pro Grand Master and Depnty Grand Master discharged their duties , indeed the thoroughness with which each of tlie Grand Officers s t about his wirk was suffie ' ent to ensure for them the hearty support of all Masons . Bro . Lovegrove submitted
the next toast , that of the Worshipful Master of the Metropolitan Lodge , Bro . Knight , who , he said , had worked for many years in the Lodge , of which he was au early initiate . He had also mad' - ? for hira . S'slf a name in other ways iu Freemasonry , more particularly perhaps as a worker at Lod » es of Instruction ; he was much respected ia
the Craft , as was evidenced by fche fact that a hundred and twentythree brethren had hern present on the occasion of his installation , a larger number than had ever assembled at auy of the gatherings of the MetropoUtc . il Lodge . He frit sure he nii ^ ht say all present wished the Worshipful Master a h . ippy , successful , arid satisfactory
year of office , and at the same time they trusted he mij : ht be spared to perform the duiies of his office to the satisfaction of himself and for the benefit of the Metropolitan Lodge and its members . Tho Worshipful Maater tendered his sincere thanks for the flattering w y
in which the toast had been proposed , and for the cordial reception accorded it by those present . He was under a deep obligation to the Immediate Past Master for the way in which ha had placed him in the chair of the Lodge , but he cou ! d uot overlook the fact that he was also much indebted to the brethren for their
support , aud for the confidence they repose 1 in him when thiy elected him to the high office of Master . As some of those around him knew , he considered himself a better worker than a talker , he therefore hoped they wonld excuse his saying much that night , but at thi same time he hoped they would give him frequent opportunities of
working the ceremonies during his year of office . The next toast he considered one of the most important it was his privilege to propose , it was the Past Masters of tho Lodge , lie regretted the Immediate Past Master had been obliged , through illness of his fatti r , fco leave , but they had around them snch a display of Past Masters as to lessen
tho disappointment felt at the absence of Bi \> . Lovegro' . o . Bro . Knight briefly sketched the rise and progress of the Metrop > litan Lodge , referring to tho part taken by each of the Past Masters iu
the work which had been accomplished . Bro . Wi'ling wis the first to respond , tendering thanks on behalf of the I . P . M . to the brethren for tho way iu which he had been . eeeived . Personally , Bro . Williuti felt thero was little need for him — as the fathtii- of the
Lodge—to be present at each of their meetings merely to look a''tor his child , for with such Masters as had rule 1 its ad ' . iirs , aud with such brethren as at present filled the offices there was little of advice or help thoy could desire from him . He well remembered the a (
mission of the present Worshi pful Master to the Lodge , and he felt that admission marked an event iu English Freemasonry . When Bro . Knight desired admission to the Craft there was sonu question as to whether he could legally become a Mason . Accordingly he ( Bro . Willing ) waited on tho then Grand Secretary , their clear old