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Joseph Hutton was supported by Bros . R . W- Dobing I . P . M ., William H . Haylock W . M .-elect S . W ., Edward Beadle J . W ., Henry Harbord P . M . Treas ., W . R . Haylock P . M . Sec , W . Reeve S . D ., W . Grant J . D ., Th . Leete acting I . G ., James Haskins P . P . G . O . E . and H . Org ., H . Carpenter and Geo . Smith Stewards ; Past Masters George luglish , Fred Eade , R . Gillard , A . H . Smith , G . Gross , and several others ; with George A . Bolland , t ! . A , Harrison ,

A . Lidgate , G . Railing , W . Quinton , W . Chandler , W . Bridgen , A . R . Rome , W . J . Jeffries , A . Cooper , C . Riley , W . H . White , T . Dally , F . Uffelmann , E . C Dearling , F . Hall , B . Cohen , W . Whittenbury , A . Britton , Moss B . Cohen , Dr . Owen , A . T . Yardley , A . A . Stewart , Jas . G . West , W . E . Goodchild , D . Mills , A . Lang , W . C . Hobbs , T . London , James Knope , G . R . Murrell , T . J . Lingley , J . Lunn , W . L . Quin .

Among the Visitors were Bros . J . R . Casey 2417 , W . Prichard 1507 , A . E . Purkis W . M . 1314 , A . Payne P . M . 1314 , A . Bench 1512 , A . H . Hickman P . M . 228 ,. J . Markham S . W . 169 , G . Herbert Burns W . M . 1607 , G . VearsP . M . 345 , Jos . Gunn 145 , A . Wood P . M . 11 S 5 . T . DaviesI . P . M . 1381 , R . Brett 1558 , R . West 1744 , R . Griffiths 1677 , J . D . Moncriefl 2696 , J . Wynman , & c . The Lodge being formed the minutes of last meeting were read and confirmed , as also was the Report of the Auditors .

Bros . W . J . Jeffries and W . Chandler , who had been regularly initiated at the previous meeting , answered the questions in a very satisfactory manner . They were entrusted and retired , the Lodge was opened in the second degree , and they were in due course passed as Fellow Crafts . This work being ended the W . M . read the letter from Grand Lodge as to support for South African Brethren , and urged the members to give the matter their best consideration . As a result , Bro . Harbord P . M . Treasurer proposed-that the sum of twenty guineas be voted from the Lodge funds , which was seconded and unanimously agreed to .

The W . M . declared all offices vacant and proceeded with the work of installation , Bro . R . Gillard P . M . presenting Bro . Haylock as W . M .-elect . Bro . Hatton addressed the incoming Master on the duties of the high office to which he had been elected , to which Bro . Haylock signified his assent and took the obligation . A Board of Installed Masters was declared , and Bro . Haylock , according to ancient rule and custom , was conducted to the chair .

The Brethren were re-admitiod , and the new Worshipful Master was proclaimed and saluted , the inner and outer working of the Installation being wholly worked by Bro . Hatton , and we may add we have seldom heard it done in a more faultless or impressive manner . The new Master proceeded to invest and appoint his Officers , as follow : Bros . E . Beadle S . W ., W . Reeves J . W ., H . Harbord P . M . Treas ., W . R . Haylock P . M . Sec , W . Grant S . D ., T . Leete J . D ., G . Smith I . G ., H . Carpenter D . C , J . F . Haskins P . P . G . O . Org ., E . Venner , F . Uffelmann , G . W . Wharton , A . Lidgate , and Dr . S . Walsha Owen Stewards , T . 0 . Edmonds P . M . Tyler .

The agenda showed two candidates for initiation , but illness prevented their attendance . Two gentlemen were proposed for admission at the next meeting , and after a few communications had been dealt with the Lodge was closed . The Brethren now adjourned to the banquet room , where an excellent dinner was provided , which reflected great credit on the famous old establishment , and on Bro . S . J . Wells the manager , whilst Bro . Marshall , as usual , also looked after the comfort of the company .

, The W . M . in very becoming terms presented the toast of the Queen and the Craft , the National Anthem being sung by Miss Claribel Hyde , in excellent style . The toast of the M . W . G . M . the Prince of Wales followed , Bro . William Clifford singing the National Song , in which the Brethren most heartily joined .

The W . M . asked Bro . Harbord P . M . Treasurer of the Lodge to give the toast of the Grand Officers present and past , which was followed with an excellent song by Miss Emily Eoxcroft , who was in excellent voice , Bro . Hatton I . P . M . submitted the toast of the Worshipful Master . It was unfortunate the candidates they had expected had not been able to attend , as otherwise the Brethren would have had the opportunity of judging for themselves as to the capabilities of the new Master . The toast was most heartily received , and was followed by an excellent song by Miss Claribel Hyde , " There ' s a land . "

The W . M . replied , thanking Bro . Hatton for his remarks , and the Brethren for having received the toast in so cordial a manner . He also was sorry the candidates were not present , as he would have liked to perform the work of initiation ; in fact , the more work they gave him to do the better he would like it . He hoped to give all the satisfaction that was expected of him .

In proposing the toast of the I . P . M . the W . M . said Bro . Hatton had concluded his year of Office in a really faultless manner . Erom the time their Brother had joined the Lodge he had worked zealously and systematically , and he had gradually risen until he had reached the top of the tree . His year of Mastership had been a credit , both to himself and to

the Lodge over which he had presided . He had the especial pleasure of presenting . him with the Past Master ' s jewel of the Lodge , which he had well earned , and he hoped that Bro . Hatton would live to wear it for many , many years , in health and prosperity . The elegant jewel , which was worked by the well-known firm of Bro . A . H . Hickman ( 83 St . John Street Road , E . C ) , bore the following inscription ;

Presented to Bno . JOSEPH HATTON W . M . City of London Lodge , No . 901 , in appreciation of the admirable manner in which he discharged the duties

of W . M . March 1900 . The I . P . M . was most cordially toasted , and met a hearty reception on rising to respond . He thanked the W . M . for his very kind remarks , and the Brethren for the very handsome jewel they had been good enough to award him , and of which he was really most proud . He hoped to wear it among them for many years to come . He nad endeavoured to give satisfaction during his term of Mastership , and was very pleased indeed to hear that he had done so .

The next toast was that of the Visitors , and it afforded the W . M . much pleasure to propose it . The members of the City of London Lodge were always pleased to see guests among them , and any Brethren who might favour them with a visit might rely on receiving a most hearty welcome . Bro . A . Purkis W . M . 1314 thanked the Master and Brethren for their very kind reception . He was pleased to have seen Bro . Haylock installed to his present proud position , congratulated him on his preferment , and hoped he might have a successful year of office . Bro . G . Herbert Burns also returned thanks . He felt it would be unjust to withhold any part of the tribute he considered due to the Immediate Past

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Master , for the perfect way in which he had carried out his duties that day , and accordingly , on behalf of the visitors , he tendered hearty congratulations . Bro . Wood next responded , and then Bro . R . M . H . Griffiths , of the Crusaders Lodge , followed . He congratulated the W . M . on the position he

occupied at the moment , as ruler of the City of London Lodge . He well remembered some years ago having the pleasure of also congratulating the Secretary of the Lodge—father of the W . M . —on the advent into the world of the present chief of the Lodge . Our Bro . Griffiths made a touching reference to the warwhere one of his sons is serving his oountry .

, Bro . Gillard next responded . He also had a son at the front , and he was particularly glad that the Lodge had voted the handsome sum of twenty guineas for the Transvaal Brethren who were in distress . The grant was most certainly further proof of the Fraternal Brotherly Love of

Freemasonry . The health of the Past Masters and Wardens was next proposed . Bro . A . Ginger P . M . said he had been a member of the Lodge for thirtyseven years . Whatever assistance he could render he would be pleased to give them . knew him

Bro . F . Eade congratulated the W . M . on his Mastership . He to he a worthy son of a worthy father , and one who would do credit to his exalted position . Bro . W . Reeve J . W . responded on behali of the Officers , and other toasts having been honoured the proceedings were shortly afterwards brought to a conclusion .

o o o NEW CONCORD LODGE , No . 813 . irpHE installation meeting was held at the Guildhall Tavern , on Thursday 1 evening , loth inst . There was a large attendance of members , and visitors , and the Lodge was opened by Bro . R . Clarke W . M . The balance sheet , alike of the Lodge accounts and the Benevolent Fund , showed substantial balances in the hands of the Treasurer .

The chief business of the evening was the installation of Bro . W . M . Johnson , the Installing Master being Bro . C Weeden P . M ., assisted by Bro . J . I . Moar P . M . as D . G . The ceremony was impressively carried out in the presence of a full board of Installed Masters , and the new W . M . was subsequently saluted in the several degrees .

After the Lodge had been closed the Brethren adjourned to banquet , and the usual Loyal and Masonic toasts were honoured . _ Bro . R . Clarke was presented by the Lodge with a handsome Past Master ' s jewel .

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EARL'S COURT LODGE , No . 2765 . ON Wednesday , at Bro . ' £ . Davis ' s , the Greyhound , Kensington , W ., Bros T . Nichols W . M ., J . H . King S . W ., J . Cox P . M . J . W ., J . Worth P . M Prec , J . W . Eaoey P . M . Treas ., Albert J . Taylor Sec , H . G . Cox S . D ., H Holley J . D ., R . Dixon I . G ., R . R . Young , C . G . Hatt P . M ., & c , W . James , J Wynman . .

The Lodge was opened to tho second degree , when Bro . Young answering the questions was entrusted , and subsequently raised . The Lodge was resumed to the first degree and called off and on . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed . Bro . F . Stovold ( who was initiated at the Mother Lodge at last week ' s regular meeting ) . was accepted as a member , and the compliment was acknowledged . Bro . Ring will preside on Wednesday .

Bro . Worth in short but eloquent terms proposed that a hearty vote of compliment be recorded on the minutes for the able manner in which the W . M . had fulfilled the duties of the chair for the first time , which was acknowledged , being highly appreciated .

ROYAL VICTORIAN JUBILEE LODGE , No . 2184 . ( LATE TERMERS . ) ON Wednesday afternoon , at 3 o ' clock ; an exceptionally good meeting was . held at the Dover Castle Hotel , Westminster Bridge Road , those

present including Bros . T . F . titrutt W . M . 2664 in the chair , Dr . F . J . Allen ri . YV ., W . Willshire J . W ., A . Daren P . M . Prec , T . Holden Treasurer , J . JSewstead Secretary , F . Holmes S . D ., H . W . Page J . D ., Percy Gayer I . G ., E . Sinclair P . M ., W . Dillon P . M ., W . Newton , P . Page , J . 0 . Cox , Fenwick , 1 . Shaw , B . Cohen , J . Wynman , W . Parkinson .

Bro . Newton answered the questions leading to the second degree and was entrusted . The Lodge was advanced to the second degree , and the ceremony of passing was rehearsed . This being ended Bro . Uox answered the questions leading to the third degree , was entrusted , and the ceremony of raising was rehearsed . The excellent working of Bro . Strutt , wnu was recently installed Master of his Lodge , was manifest on this occasion .

Bro . J . C . Cox 1984 and G . Fenwick 1319 were elected members , and Bro . Dr . Alien W . M . for the first Wednesday in April . Next Wednesday Bro . Darch Preceptor will preside , and by desire Bro . Wetton P . M . Deputy Prec . will work the installation ceremony . Bro . Holden gave a notice of motion that the sum of two guineas be voted from the funds of the Lodge in the cause of Masonic Charity .

BROMLEY ST . LEONARD LODGE , No . 1805 . THE annual dinner of this Lodge of Instruction was held on Wednesday evening , 14 th inst ., at the Bow Bells Hotel , Bow Road , when Bro . F . Thornton W . M . of the Mother Lodge , who presided , had the gratification ot meeting a goodly number of his helpers , a few being absent in consequence of the dance at the adjoining Bromley Hall .

The arrangements made tor the dinner were excellent , and Bro . J . Gibbs showed that , as far as the customary comforts were concerned , there could be no need to travel beyond the sound of Bow Bells , The provision made for the maintenance of the Brethren proved ample in every respect , and due time having been given for the disposal of the numerous items on the menu , the customary forniB were observed , and the usual toasts properly honoured .

Bro . Frank Thornton was accorded a most hearty congratulation , and with a few words in reply expressed his gratification at the presence of so many friends and workers , adding that while in his capacity as principal he desired to do all that he could for the Charities of Masonry . He also suggested that a collection should be made for the assistance of those in trouble in consequence of the war in South Africa , and as a result of this it WRB arranged that a contribution should be sent to the " Daily Telegraph " War Fundi