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and some present , who ' had not reached that rank , and to whom a little information would , perhaps , be of some service ., The Masonic Charities _ did not rest in three Institutions . Naturally every member of . the Craft contributed his share to the cause of charity generally" as part of the monies subscribed by them went to the Grand Lodge Fund of Benevolence , and was

dispensed by Grand Lodge upon worthy objects in very largo sums monthly , until it reached a great ) total annually . Although , as . they knew , he had the honour of being Secretary to the Royal Masonio Institution for Boys , he did not plead for that Institution alone , and although he- asked . for a strong effort to be made in the coming Centenary to . make that a memorable event , he did not ask for that effort at the sacrifice of the two other Institutions .

They should remen * , !)^ [ that / tbeya were , animated ,, by trie same motive . It would perhaps be expected of him thaE ' he should give a few particulars relative to the Boys Institution , and he desired especially to thank them for taking such a great and generous lead in the presentation of the . sum of one hundred and ten guineas , entitling them to a . vice-presidentship . By its great generosity in the past—it seemed to him as though the Rothesay Lodge intended this gift as a prelude-only to similar gifts to each of the

other Institutions—they had done well . He did not forget that when the request of the committee went out for a Scholarship Fund the Bothesay Lodge was first to respond with a generous donation . They . would be perhaps glad to know that in Leeds Hospital competition of thirty , the boy from the Masonic School was the one who took the highest position . He desired also to point out to them that the Institutions and their benefits were open to all alike . There was in the Boys School at present the son of a once eminent Q . C , who was also a recorder , and on whom , through

circumstances which there was no occasion to discuss , there came a change of fortune , while side by side they had the son of a fireman . Each of course received the same benefits . Of course , as they knew , in the Lodge all Masons were equal , therefore in the schools the children of Masons were equal also . He thanked them once more for the generous gift , and trusted that other Lodges would follow the brilliant example set by them that day , in appointing the large number of eighteen Stewards to represent it at the Boys Festival next year .

¦¦ -At the Master ' s request , Bro . Bolton I . P . M . proposed the Visitors , offering all a hearty-welcome . With-this proposition he associated Bros . Sonnier P . M ., W . W . Lee P . P . G . D . Middlesex , George Bade , arid B . M . H . Griffith , - Bro . Sonnier , in reply , said that he was very glad to have been present , and was equally surprised with the high working in the Lodge ; it was working of which that or any other Lodge might be justly proud .

Bro .- W . W . Lee said that he had had the pleasure of many visits to the Lodge at the different places it had occupied during the last fourteen or fifteen years . . They were always pleasant , always good , and always evidenced a desire to advance the great cause of charity , and even a most cursory glance at the list would show how well and how liberally it had carried out its faith in that respect .

Bro . George Eade said that he was obliged to them for including him in the list of visitors , and he thanked them for their courtesy , as it would be the last time he would have an opportunity of replying to such a proposition , the -reason being that if they so honoured him he should be a member of the Lodge at the next meeting . Bro . B . M . H . Griffith also replied , making allusions to part of the speeches that had been delivered , offering congratulations on the high working of the Lodge , and the great example set by them in the cause of charity , which had been so eloquently referred to by Bro . McLeod .

The propositions of the Past Masters , Secretary , and Officers , concluded the excellent list , and the Tyler ' s toast closed the genuinely hearty and successful proceedings . The handsome gold and enamel jewel presented to Bro . T . Bolton was manufactured by Bros . Charles Weeden and Sons , Bydon Crescent , Clerkenwell , and bore the following inscription :

Presented to W . BBO . THOMAS J . BOLTON , By the Bothesay Lodge , as a mark of esteem , and for his valuable services and devotion to the Lodge , 1896-7 .

KINGSLAND LODGE , No . 1693 . THE installation- meeting was held on Tuesday , 5 th inst ., at the Holborn Bestaurant , when Bro . J . S . Anthony S . W . was placed in the chair as ruler for the year , in the presence of a large number of members and Visiting Brethren . The ceremonies in the Lodge were rendered with the precision and earnestness for which tbe Kingsland Lodge has high repute , justified by the perfect working of Bro . Samuel Bobson W . M . and all the Officers , says the " Clerkenwell Chronicle . "

The Lodge was opened and the minutes confirmed , when the satisfactory report of the Audit Committee having been adopted , the Master opened the Lodge in the second degree , and an advancement to this was made by Bro . T . G . Bimell . Other business having been concluded , the important and interesting ceremonies of the installation were proceeded with , Bro . Robson being the Installing Master .

The investitures made by Bro . Anthony were as follow : Samuel Robson I . P . M ., Arthur White S . W ., Edward Dimes J . W ., James Cooper P . M . Treas ., A . W . Fenner P . M . Sec , W . H . Drury S . D ., Lewis Cully J . D ., W . E . Manning I . G ., W . J . Robinson D . C , John Moore A . D . C , W . Windsor Org ., J . B . Harper S ., F . A . Ackerman A . S ., and C Sheppard Tyler . Messrs . W . J . Middleton and F . C Forward having been duly elected , Bro . Anthony conferred the benefits attached to the first degree on each of those candidates , with perfect rendering and the quiet composure that gave full effect to the ceremonies .

.... . Later on , the Master , addressing Bro . Robson , said that he had much pleasure in presenting to him the jewel of a Past Master of the Lodge , and which he need hardly say was accorded by the Brethren in grateful remembrance of the services that had been rendered throughout a term which had been most successful and perfect . There was the additional pleasure of the conferring being from one old friend to another , and it was the genuine wish of all that Bro . Bobson would be with them for very many years , so that they might all have the benefit of his genial friendship and the assistance of his perfect working .

Another interesting feature of the meeting was the successful motion of Past Masters L . Simon and H . J . Hazel , that Hon . membership , with all the privileges of the Lodge , be conferred upon Bro . Henry Hall P . M ., as some acknowledgment of his twenty years of faithful work , and of his being a founder of the Lodge .

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Bro . Hall , who said this honour had taken him completely by surprise , thanked them cordially for the great distinction , after which the Lodge was closed . At the conclusion of the business of the Lodge , which was conducted in the splendid Masonic Temple , tho Brethren adjourned to the . Caledonian Saloon of the establishment , where a full banquet was well served .

. After the loyal toasts . Bro . Robson IiP . M , proposed health and . prosperity to , th _ e . Worshipful , Master , to , whom the _ ^ Brethren , gave loyal a , na \ . hearty greeting for the good and true man he was amohgst ' tnem . He Had had tfee pleasure of Bro . Anthony ' s friendship for many years , and' consequently knew him as the good man he always , proved himself to be in Masonic and

social life . They welcomed him to the Mastership ; he cortainly ^ had been rather long reaching it ; but' that was partly from his own diffidence , and partly from other causes outside the Lodge . However , they bad him aa their Master now ; they gave him full greeting , and he knew that all would join in making his term happy apd prosperous ., , .

Bro . Anthony , in reply , said he desired to thank them for the proud position to which they- had chosen him , and assured them that his best endeavour would be . given , to keep up the high standard of the Kingsland Lodge ; , what his diffidences and shortcomings were they would accept as natural ones and excuse them accordingly . They who had chosen him could rely that his best endeavour would be for . the success that all desired ; .

The . Master : then , proposed "Bro . Samuel Robson I . P . M . and ; I . M ., " congratulating him and the Lodge upon the fine service rendered through-, out . the whole of his term . It gave him the double pleasure as present Master , and a many years personal friend , to affix the . jewel . of a P . M ., and for . the . sake of them all he trusted that , their fraternal and social companionship might have many years continuance ; ; ,.

Bro . Robson , in reply , thanked all for the good wishes now expressed " - , " aud for those which had been extended to him through'his term , which had been : made pleasant by . their companionship . He had now reached the rank of Past Master , and the jewel they had presented had to him a worth that was a hundred times its intrinsic value . They knew that he was something

of an enthusiast ; it was his nature , and therefore he could not help infusing it . in all that he . had , done during his term , a time that would always be looked upon as . one of pleasure , and as he hoped of some benefit to . the Kingsland Lodge . That had been his sole desire ; he hoped that it had been accomplished . . . . . ... ,

The Master then proposed the Initiates and Joining Members , in words of hearty welcome . . . ......... ¦ ... ; Bro . Middleton , in reply , said that for some years he had . tried to realise wjiat that day had shown him . What he had discovered was quite beyond his conception , and he should persevere and not rest satisfied until he reached the Master ' s position .. Bro . Forward expressed the same sentiments and desires .

Bro . Henry Leach , . while apologising for shortcomings of speech ; thanked them for his entry , which should have been made two years before . ^ He hoped also , to , realize the Mastership of the Lodge , and that was his desire and determination . The next proposition by the Master was that Of the Visitors , to all of whom a cordial invite and welcome was given .. : J

Bro . Pointer P . M . said he always came . to this Lodge with-pleasure , as there were so many , personal friends in it . He . desired to pay a just . tribute to Bro . Robson for . his always excellent work , and to give Bro . Anthony-hig congratulations and best wishes . . . , Bro . Hickman P . M . also expressed the continuance of . good feeling and fellowship , congratulating the Master oil his accession : and working' ...

.. Bro . Charles . Weeden P . M . said his acknowledgments were due to the Master and the I . P . M . for the good work they had , done , and said also that the work of the Officers was such as gave credit to their earnestness , and perfection , an expression which was fully endorsed by Bro . William Green P . M ., as also by Bros . Harry Bladon , Arthur Flint , George Baker , A . P . Caudwell , and R . M . H . Griffith . The succeeding toasts included the Past Masters ; responded to by those of them present .

The Tyler ' s toast concluded the list of propositions in the all-round brilliant assembly . The handsome jewel , a fine specimen of workmanship , was manufactured by Bro . J . W . Doubtfire , of Pereival Street , Clerkenwell .

HUGH OWEN LODGE , No ; 2593 . THIS prosperous Service Lodge , whose members are Officers of the Poor Law Administration , held its regular meeting at the Restaurant Frascati , Oxford , Street , on Friday , Sth inst ., when the following : Brethren were present : Bros . H . G . Holland P . M . W . M ., J . H . Rutherglen I . P ,. M .,, R . H . Nicholls . S . W ., J . W . Hunt J . W Bev . E . G . Greenwood Chaplain , Dr . Grigge Treasurer , II . Roberts Secretary ,, H .. Ramsbottom S . D ., , C G .

Ridgway J . D ., H . T . Willie D . C , J . B . Schrader Organist , E . A . Frith I . G ., Henry Tull Assist . Steward , R . Brown P . M ., W . B . Neville , P . M ., F . P . Warwick , J . G . Swinton , W . C . Russell , H . L . Spencer , H . T . Kobelt . A ; H . Hope , B . Brown , H . E . Williams , John A . Merchant , J . Lamb , E ., Burgess , A . Burden , A . W . Clark , Charles Spencer , Jas . Barnett , J . Curtis Glover * M . F . Cadman , J . A . Battersby , Alfred A . Hunt , T . A . Marsh ..

Visitors : C . H . Slingsby P . M . 254 P . P . G . S . B . Warwickshire , He , nry John Moxon W . M . 2054 P . P . G . S . B . Herts , S . W . Larkin P . M . 742 , Harry Hatton 2246 . .......... After the confirmation of the . minutes of the last regular meeting , and the Lodge of emergency , the W . M . passed to the second , degree Bros .,, R . Brown and . H . E . Williams , and initiated into Freemasonry Mr . Frederick William Willmott , giving the charge to the initiate . Both ceremonies were performed in a very impressive manner .

After disposing of other business and passing a hearty vote of thanks to Bro . W . B . Neville P . M ., for ,. the able assistance he had rendered to the Lodge in conducting to a satisfactory termination a most pleasant summer outing , the Brethren adjourned to a banquet , after which the usual Loyal and complimentary toasts were proceeded with . The Queen and the Craft was received as usual with Loyal fervour and musical honours , as also was that of the M . W . G . M ! H . R . H . the' Prince of Wales .

The other toasts were all received and drank with acclaim . In responding to the toast of his health , the W . M . stated that he was not only very proud of being W . M ., but was exceedingly gratified at being the Master of this Lodge , inasmuch as he had been placed in a proud position not only among Freemasons but among colleagues whose efforts in life ran in the same groove . Although he should regret passing out of the chair , there was one consolation , and that was the prospect of being succeeded by many worthy Brethren , knowing that thoy would feel the same glow of pleasure which he felt . He was also gratified to feel that he was so