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enjoyed his visit . He had several relatives present . Having noticed the splendid working he had a tinge of melancholy to think how far he should fall short when be had to do the same duties . The entertainment was of the very highest kind , and he heartily thanked chem . Bro . Charles Gollett next responded , in a very funny speech . Bro . J . White W . M . 176 also had much enjoyed himself .

Bro . G . E . Wainwright proposed the initiate , which was their most joyous toast . A son had been born to Masonry . Doubtless many o ! his ideas of the Order had been shattered . He had learned that they took morality and virtue as their watchwords . They welcomed him with all kindness of heart . The initiate , Bro . Thompson , responded in a neat and appropriate speech .

The W . M . proposed the Officers , and Bro . H . Clarkson Organist responded . What was a most successful meeting had its harmony further advanced by the splendid music given by Bros . Ganz P . G . O ., Freeman P . M ., Collett , Oheesewright , and others .

WESTBOURNE LODGE , No , 733 . THE annual election meeting took place on Thursday , 17 th inst ., at the Holborn Bestaurant , when those present included Bros . P . Wortham W . M ., Charles Brown I . P . M ., George Weaver S . W ., 0 . E . Lilly J . W ., J . Welford P . M . Treas ., S . Walker P . M . Sec , W . Busby S . D ., H . Bagnall J . D ., E . Thomas I . G .. R . B . Hopkins Org ., Fred Beesley Stwd ., S . Ellis P . M .

Tyler ; Past Masters R . J . Sogers , W . M . Boberts , W . Curtis , A . Arrowsmith , T . W . Alleni and others . Among the Visitors were Bros . C . Nutkins J . W . 1732 , C . Barnes 19 , H . Bolls 1381 , H . Hawkins 1381 , W . J . Bidgway 1275 , C . Shrimpton 1816 , G . Andrews 2021 , A . J . Street P . M . 1679 , G . Barker P . M . 2374 , B . Grimwood 2427 , S . B . Beoknell 1693 , and J . Wynman .

The usual formalities were observed , and the Lodge was advanced to the second degree . Bro . C . Brown I . P . M . assumed the chair , and examined Bros J . Arl and W . Graham , candidates for the third degree . Those Brethren were entrusted , and in due course they were raised as Master Masons , and greeted as such .

Lodge was now resumed to the first degree , and the election of Officers proceeded with , the result being that Brother George Weaver S . W . was unanimously elected to fill the post of Worshipful Master , while Bro . J . Welford P . M . the popular Treasurer , and Bro . S . Ellis P . M . Tyler , were unanimously re-elected to their respective offices .

"Mr . Walter Becknell was now presented as a candidate for initiation , the ballot having previously been proved unanimous in his favour , and in due course he was admitted to a participation in the mysteries of the Craft . Bros . ' J . Woodford , Percy Wheeler , and T . Matthews were elected Auditors .

Bro . Allen P . M . proposed that a Past Master ' s collar aDd jewel should be presented to the outgoing Worshipful Master , as a mark of the appreciation of tho Brethren of the able manner in which he had fulfilled the duties of the chair during the past year . This was seconded , arid agreed to . It was arranged that a letter of sincere condolence be sent to the widow of the late Bro . Oates , expressive of the regret of the members of the Lodge at his death .

Several new members were proposed , after which the Lodge was closed and the Brethren retired for refreshment . After dinner tho W . M . proposed the usual Loyal toasts . Bio . Brown I . P . M . had much pleasure in submitting the toast of the

W . M ; , saying that as he would not have many more opportunities of proposing the health of their chief he hoped the Brethren would accord his remarks a hearty reception on that occasion . He referred to the work so faithfully discharged during the year by the W . M ., and congratulated him on nearing the end of his term of office with so much success .-

The W . M . was heartily received , and tendered his thanks for the toast , specially referring to the kind manner in which the Brethren and Officers had assisted him during his year of office . He had gained his desire to pass the chair of the Lodge , and he sincerely hoped the members were satisfied with what he had been able to do .

The W . M . now proposed the toast of the initiate , for whose introduction they were indebted to one of the Past Masters . Bro . Walter Becknell , in reply , said he was very pleased to have been initiated in the Lodge , and in years to come he hoped to prove to the Brethren that he was worthy of the confidence they had reposed in him on that occasion .

The W . M .-elect was next toasted . The W . M . felt the Brethren had chosen the right man to preside over the Lodge , and he hoped they would give Bro . Weaver the same support during his term of office as they had accorded him during the past year .

Bro . Weaver ' s great popularity in the Lodge was evidenced when he rose to reply . He said the reception accorded him , and the demonstrations of their kindness fairly took his breath away—he could only thank them most heartily for electing him Master of the Lodge , and promised to do his utmost to give them satisfaction .

A hearty welcome was accorded to the "Visitors of the day , several of whom' responded to the toast . Other toasts included the Past Masters , the Treasurer and Secretary , the Officers , and that by the Tyler , who brought the proceedings to a conclusion in the usual way .

Some excellent harmony was given during the evening , those who contributed including Bros . Percy Wheeler , B . J . Roger & P . M ., Jas . "Woodford , Bantick , and others , Bro . K . B . Hopkins Organist accompanying at the piano .

OLD BOYS LODGE , No . 2500 . rriHE regular meeting was held on Tuesday , 15 th inst ., at the Criterion , JL Piccadilly , under tho presidency of Bro . John Almond P . P . G . D . W . M ., who was supported by the following Officers : Bros . W . Scott Miller S . W ., H . J . Drane J . W ., T . Wbitford P . M . Treas ., Walter S . Bunting P . M . Sec , James F . Percival S . D ., A . Pain J . D ., H . Saunion I . G ., B . H . Eames Std ., Werton Clark Org ., 3 . S . Gregory Tyler , Past Masters Walter Martin P . A . G . P ., W . Edwards , and others .

The Visitors included Bros . H . Barrett 9 , Henry Jay P . M . 174 , J Stephens 1531 , W . Aiming 1423 , H . P . Carr 2264 , J . Wynman , and others . After the opening of the Lodge and the confirmation of the minutes Mr . E . H . lildridge and Mr . Thomas Puzey wore presented as candidates for initiation , aud they were regularly admitted to the mysteries of ancient Freemasonry . Bro . Walter Martin P . A . G . P . felt the Brethren of tho Lodge , individuall y

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and collectively , would hear with the greatest regret of the loss sustained by their Bro . George Scott Miller P . M ., in the death of his beloved daughter , and he felt they would desire to officially communicate their sympathy with him and the members of his family . This suggestion was seconded by Bro . Edward Salmon , and unanimously agreed to . The labours of the evening being ended tho Lodge was closed , and tha Brethren adjourned for refreshment , which was served under the direction of Bro . G . H . Francis and Mr . E . M . Thierry .

The usual Loyal toasts followed , the name of Bro . Walter Martin being coupled with that of the Grand Officers of England . That Brother responded to the toast , and then submitted the health of the Worshipful Master of the Lodge . There were several Brethren present who were probably unaware that the Worshipful Master had risen to the distinction of Provincial Grand honours , and that he was an Installed Master of something like twenty years standing . He was one of the very best class of Masons , and they all wished him every prosperity , health and strength , to carry out the duties of his Masonic and private avocations .

The W . M . sincerely thanked Bro . Martin for his kind remarks and good wishes to himself and his wife . He was proud to occupy the position of Worshipful Master of the Old Boys Lodge , in the foundation of which he had taken considerable interest . Tho health of the initiates was next proposed , the W . M . referring to the necessity that existed for the introduction ' of new members into their Lodges from time to time . The gentlemen admitted that night were well

and worthily recommended , and he looked forward to their becoming ornaments to the Lodge and the Craft at large . One of the new members—Bro . Thomas Puzey—was an old boy of Montrose College , and he had known him as a boy there , and for a period extending over sixteen years . He was most heartily welcome among his old companions , and would find himself in a genial atmosphere in their midst . They welcomed both of the candidates of that day , and hoped they would do honour to the Lodge and it to them .

Bro . Eldridge most sincerely thanked the W . M . and Brethren for their kindness in having admitted him to the Craft as a member of their Lodge , and hoped in time to come to prove himself worthy of their goodness . Bro . Thomas Puzey said he had known from boyhood what punctuality meant , and when it was explained to him by their worthy Treasurer that he could join the Old Boys Freemason Lodge he at once embraced the opportunity of doing so , and he was most agreeably surprised to find so many familiar faces among its members . He assured the Worshipful Master he would do everything in his power not to disgrace the Old Boys Lodge .

Bro . Walter Martin , in most eloquent manner proposed the toast of the I . P . M . Bro . George Scott Miller , who could not be with them that day on account of the bereavement he had suffered in the loss of his daughter . He knew tho Brethren all sympathised with him and trusted the Great Architect of the Universe might give him health and strength to bear the trouble that had fallen upon him and his family .

Bro . William Scott Miller responded in the absence of his brother , conveying thanks for the kiud expressions of the Brethren on his behalf . They could imagine his brother was not able to attend , but he would explain the feelings of the Old Boys Lodge to him , as he felt they all desired . The next toast the W . M . regarded as one of a most pleasurable character , being . that of the Visitors . The Old Boys were always pleased to see guests present at their meetings , and as " old boys " they knew how to entertain them .

Bro . Henry Jay P . M . 174 said he had specially to thank Bro . Percival for his invitation there that evening , and he had also to sincerely thank the Worshipful Master and Brethren for their kind reception . The working he had had the pleasure of witnessing was perfectly and impressively rendered , and he had much pleasure in complimenting the Master on the ability he had displayed . Other Visitors also replied .

The next toast was that of the Past Blasters , the W . M . remarking , in proposing their health , that it would be difficult to find such excellent pillars in any Lodge as were the Past Masters of the Old Boys . They were ever ready to render any assistance in their power . Bro . Edwards , replying , said ho was pleased the old boys came to school again—he , for one , looked forward to doing so for many years" to come . He was particularly pleased to bs a Past Master of the Old Boys Lodge , and'oh behalf of himself and the other Past Masters thanked the Master and Brethren most sincerely for the toast .

The health of the Treasurer , the Secretary , and the Officers of the Lodge was regularly proposed from the chair . Responding , Bro . Whitford Treasurer was pleased to say the funds of the Lodge were in a very good condition , and by the end of the year he hoped to have a nice little balance in the bank . Bro . Bunting had very - ' much pleasure in endorsing what the Treasurer had just said . He was proud to hold the position of Secretary of the Old Boys Lodge , and most heartily thanked the W . M . for his kind remarks . Tha other Officers also acknowledged the toast .

The music of the evening , which added greatly to the enjoyment of the company , was under the direction of Bro . Werton Clark Organist of tho Lodge .

ENGINEER LODGE , No . 2599 . rpHE monthly meeting was held at 33 Golden Square , W ., on Saturday , _ L 12 th inst ., when Bro . C . B . Wasser P . M . acted as W . M ., Bro . L . H . Coles P . M . as S . W ., and Bro . J . P . White P . M . as J . W . There were also present : Bros . W . H . Coles P . M . Treas ., Jno . Fitch Sec , J . Sheldon S . D .,

Jas . Kearney 3 . D ., "W . F . Trydell P . M . D . C , C . J . Sleigh I . G ., and J . Duffy Tyler ; W- B . Coombes P . M ., Shambler , Wadkinson , Bobinson , Taylor , Dolman , Snowden , Healey , Davis , Drakford , Bennett , Ward , & o . Visitors : Bros . Wright 1831 , Glanville 704 , May turn 1926 , Morgan 508 , Bruce 726 , Pinchon 184 , and Webb 1926 .

After the minutes of the previous meeting had been read and confirmed the ballot was taken and proved " all clear" on behalf of three joining members , also in favour of Mr . Flynn as a candidate for initiation . Tho ceremony of initiation was then carried out by the Officers above named . Four candidates for the second degree having proved their proficiency were entrusted and retired . The Lodge was opened in the Fellow

Craft degree , the chair was taken by Bro . J . P . White , and the four Brethren were- passed to the second degree in due form . The chair was then re-taken by Bro . 0 . B . Wasser , and two candidates for raising were examined , found fit and entrusted . The Lodge was opened in the third degree , when tha candidates were admitted and raised to the sublime degree of a Master Mason , with tho usual solemn rite and ceremony .

The Lodge having been closed down to the first degree , amongst other business a well known Brother was elected as Honorary Member of the Lodge , and propositions were also given for the admission of new members .