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who deserved more from Freemasonry , or who had done so much to merit the good wishes of members of the Craft . Much the same might be said of the Deputy , while he felr thafc the brethren of Surrey knew full well that the Grand Officers , one and all , performed their duties in suoh a

manner as to merit approbation . He had much pleasure in coupling with the toast the name of Bro . Matier , who dnly responded . It afforded him a large amount of pleasure to be called upon to reply ou behalf of a band of brethren , among whom might be reckoned the hardest

worked body of Freemasons in the Craft . The Grand Officers were men who did not retire on their laurels when they were appointed to office . They had an illustration in their Provincial Grand Master , whose installation he had the honour of being present at afc Croydon , and who had

already done enough to prove that he was a mosfc energetic ruler . Brother Frederick West next proposed the toast of the Provincial Grand Master . It was an especial pleasure to propose this toast , because he knew it would be so

enthusiastically responded to , and it was really deserving of a hearty welcome . The brethren had heard from Bro . Matier—than whom no one more fully appreciated the value of a true Mason than ho—that their Provincial

Grand Master had won renown for himself as a Mason . They all remembered when Col . Money was installed to the Province by the Earl of Lathom ; since then ifc had been his endeavour to follow in the footsteps of that popular Mason , and he had admirably

succeeded . Nofc only did their chief fake an interest in local affairs but he had promised to take the chair at the Charity Festival of another degree in Freemasonry , with which they were not perhaps intimatel y associated , but in which they took a great interest . They

had no time for long speeches but even if thoy had there was nothing he could say that would add to the popularity of the toast before them , which he proposed with the hope that Col . Money might live for many years to preside over the affections of a large and prosperous Province . The

Provincial Grand Master tendered his heartiest thanks . Ifc was easy to preside over such a Province as Surrey , wifch such a Deputy Provincial G . M . as Brother West , and such a thoroughly genuine body of Masons as were to be found in the Lodges of the county . Ho folfc that Surrey

was exceptional in the genuineness of its Masonry . Whatever was proposed for the good of the Order was at once entered into with enthusiasm . As an instance they had the recently formed Charity Association fo refer to ; thoy bad not yefc secured the support of all the Lodges to their scheme but he felt the oufc ones would soon be drawn into the

vortex and would work with the others . He then proposed the toasfc of the Deputy Provincial Graud Master and the rest of the Provincial Officers . Bro . Wesfc had ably presided over the district during the interregnum and he felfc that fche Province suffered nothing during that terra of

office . Col . Money said he knew full well the opinion of hia predecessor as to the merits of Bro . Wesfc and ho felt they all valued and appreciated what he had done for Surrey . Going beyond they might consider themselves fortunate in the men they had been able

to invest as Officers—they had the applause and congratulations of every member of the Province . Bro . West responded . The Provincial Officers could only hope that a small part of the praise conferred upon them that day was deserved . Personally he had been actuated by only one

desire—to promote the interests of Freemnsonry in general and the welfare of fcheir Province in particular by increasing the Masonic spirit in Surrey . He hoped he had been , to a certain extent , successful . He was pleased to hear the Provincial Grand Master expressing satisfaction at the

general state of the district and trusted he would never seo in front of him a less enthusiastic band of brethren than he had met to day . Bro . Bucknill , Q . C , M . P ., the Proy . G . Junior Warden proposed the next toast . Although a weary warrior as already described—one who had never

worn the sword as his symbol of office—he hoped he should never lack the ability to propose the toasfc entrusted to him —the toast of fche visitors , who had come to that centre or metropolis of Freemasonry in Surrey for the year . He spoke as a yonng Mason , although it was quite true thafc

even so far back as 1868 he was a member , and in 1873 was Master of his Lodge . Ono always felt young in Masonry because when they met on one common platform each one felfc a brother to every one else in the room , all having one common object in view . The brethren of Surrey were exceedingly glad fco see

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visitors present that day and they would be equally pleased to see them in another place , that was to say they would bo delighted to return the visit . He trusted their guests thafc day would go homo with the feeling that they had enjoyed themselves and bo ready to come again into the Province

of Surrey . Bro . Eric Williams replied in a tew well chosen remarks . The musical programme was under the direction of Bro . Herbert Schartau , who was supported by Bros . Vivian Bennetts , James Brand , Wm . Bradford , Eric Williams ( recitations ) , W . H . Brereton , and Arthur Briscoe . The meeting was in every way a success ,

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NOTICES OF MEETINGS .

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LODGE OF FREEDOM , No . 77 i

rpHE annual installation festival of this ancient Lodge , whode -L warrant ia dated 1751 , was held at the Town Hall , Gravesend , kindly placed afc fche disposal of fche members by the Corporation , oa Monday , the 17 th inst ., when a considerable number of brethren belonging fco this and tbe adjacent Lodges assembled fco take part iu the interesting ceremony . The Lodge was called for 3 * 30 p . m ., and was opened soon after thafc time by fche Worshipful Master , Bro . fche

Rer . Auguatus Jackaon , M . A ., who waa supported by fche following Officers and brethren ;—Broa . George Rackatraw S . W ., Thomaa Nebtleingham J . W ., J . M . Longley P . G . J . W ., W . J . Light P . G . S . W ., William Rnssell P . G . Treasurer , William Hills P . M . P . P . G . J . W ., Thomas Deane P . P . G . Standard Bearer , William Barlow P . G . Organist , John C . Briggs P . P . G . D . C , Arthur Carter P . P . G . J . D .,

Col . Hartley P . G . S . W . Wesfc Yorks , John Barnett P . M . 2205 ; P . M . ' s W . H . Hedger , Fredk . Teeoe , R . J . Beamish , Frank Hitchens , Henry Doughty , E . W . Robins , Joseph Solomon . Visitors—Bros . E . Fielding W . M . 199 , Thomas Goymour W . M . 184 , W . G . Cole W . M . 158 , G . J . Campion W . M . 1089 , J . Montgomery W . M . 2444 and D . D . G . M . Malta , S . Brioe W . M . 1050 , W . J . Godwin W . M . 1343 , C . F . Parslow

W . M . elect ; 1343 . The Lodge having been opened in due form , fcho minutes were read and confirmed . The Secretary presented the Auditors' report showing a substantial balance , whioh waa passed . The nexfc business was the installation of Bro . George Raokstmw W . M . elect , and for this purpose Bro . Jackson vacated the ohair in favour of Bro . Joseph Solomon , who had kindly undertaken fco

perform the ceremony . Brothor Rackstraw was presented by Brother Hedger , and signified his assent t J the usual regulations . A board of Installed Masters was then formed of no less than twenty-eight Past Masters , when Bro . Rackatraw waa placed in the chair of K . S . according to ancient custom . Alter having beeu saluted by the brethren in tbe various degrees , the new Mister proceeded to appoint

and invest his Officers for the ooaaing yer . r , viz . : —Brothers Thomas Nettleingham S . W ., James A . Whittiold J . W ., T . K . S . Champion P . M . Treasurer , John 0 . Bigga P . M . Secretary , R « v . Augustus . lackson I . P . M . Chaplain , R . U . Fowlo S . D ., William Gunn J . D ., Frank Hitobei s P . M . Dir . of Cers ., Georgo Masters A . D . C , F . W . Martin Organist , Jobn Solomon I . G ., Joseph Davis and H . It . Bucklo

Stewards , and George Martin for the ioifcy-oighth time Tyler . Bro * . Jackaon and Donglity proposed a cordial voto of thanks to Bro . Solomon for fche admirable manner in which ho had performed tbe ceremony . Bro . Solomon having acknowledged the oomplimenfc , proposed that Bro . T . li . S . Champion should be re-appointed Charity Steward for fche year . Bro . Champion being unfortunately * absent ;

through illness , Bros . Bigga aud Hedger returned thanks iu hia name . Bro . Rackatraw , in the namo of the Lodge , presented a handsome Past Master's jewel to Bro . Jackaon in recognition of his services during the past year . Brother Jackson in returning thanks , said thafc the 47 th problem of Euclid which was marked on tho jewel reminded him of hia youth , when aa a schoolboy he crept unwillingly

to school he thought that waa his most difficult task . That was now before hira , as although he highly appreciated the honour conferred upon him he waa quite unable adequately fco return thanks j he would , however , consider ifc one of bis most cherished treasures . Pro-inns to the Lodge being closed , the new W . M . received the hearty good wishes from the brethren of the visiting Lodges . The brethren

then adjourned to the New Falcon Hotel , whore a recherche banquet was served by Brother John Simpson . Phe usual Loyal and Masonio toasta were given from the ohair and cordially responded to by the brethren , the names of Broa . Longley P . G . J . W . and A , Jackson P . G . J . Chaplain being associated with tho toasta of the Provincial Grand Officers , of whom there wore several

present . Bro . Longley aaid that ho esteemed ib a great privilege to return thanks for the Province of Kent , especially after fche enthusiastic manner in which the toast haa been received . They were fortunate in having such a Deputy Provincial Grand Master aa Brother Eaahea , who supported the Provincial Grand Master in an able and courteous manner . Their Treasurer

Brother William Russell was alao the right man in the right place , and Bro . Alfred Spencer their Secretary was too well known to need any commendation from him . They all had but one object in view to carry out their duties faithfully and zealously . He concluded by congratulating the Installing Master on the manner in

whioh ho had performed tho oeremony , and predicted that Bro . Rackafcraw would have a successful year of office . Bro . Jackson said they had all read of the man who was clothed in purple and fine linen , bat his end was not fortunate . He trusted that he might be aa exception , for it certainly had been his ambition to attain the Provincial purple .