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Scurrah had not only been the Installing Master , but he had been a father to him in Masonry , and without Bro . Scurrah ' s aid he would not have been VV . M . of the Henry Levander Lodge . With regard to the I . P . M . he must say he vvas a hard-working Mason . Unfortunately he had not had many initiates or a great deal of work during his year , but what he had had to do he had done well . As to Bro .

Axford he , in his year , did a great amount of work and was a great benefit to the Henry Levander Lodge ; he introduced several initiates and had a successful year of office . Bro . W . A . Scurrah , who vvas received vvith loud applause , replying * said little did he think six years ago when he initiated the W . M . that the time would so shortly arrive

when he would sit under his gavel . Nobody in the room could perhaps understand wholly the pleasure he experienced that night in installing his nephew ; it vvas not because the W . M . vvas initiated in the lodge , or because he vvas his nephew , but because the W . M . had from the time he vvas initiated acted as a Mason , and all his transactions in life were carried out according to Masonic line and rule .

For that threefold reason he was rejoiced and delighted to install Bro . Arthur Henry Scurrah . If the W . M . carried out the work of the lodge as he hoped and expected he would , he would gain the respect and esteem of all good Masons , and have the satisfaction of knowing that his Masonic good qualities vvere recognised by every one who knew him . It was a sincere pleasure to him to see so many

good and true brethren in the room . When he vvas installed in the lodge it vvas said by a great number of friends that they never attended so large , so influential , and so good a meeting , and from that time there had not been so great a gathering till that night . The LP . M . unfortunately had a depressing time . The Secretary , one of the founders , Bro . McKay , and then Bro . Reece , an esteemed young man , vvere

cut off , and after him Bro . Philip Cheek , one of the founders and a Past Master ot the lodge . He trusted , however , Bro . Arthur Scurrah would have a brighter year . The brethren had seen his work , they had seen the officers he had appointed , and they knew they would uphold the dignity of the lodge . They would bring only good men into the lodge . As long as life was spared to him he would never desert

the Henry Levander Lodge . He would always attempt to do his duty as he had in the past , and endeavour to keep up that lodge as one of vvhich the Province of Middlesex might by proud . Bro . Harry Webb , I . P . M ., also replied . He had had an unfortunate year in the shape of losing a Past Master and officer , but he hoped that during the present Master ' s year they would be more fortunate .

Bro . Vansittart , in replying to the toast of " The Initiate , " said he much appreciated the welcome the brethren had given him . There vvas only one regret he had , that he had not become one of the brethren some years since , but he hoped to be with them many years . He could not say much now , but after he had been in the Order a longer time he might be able to say more .

Bro . W . G . Fenn , Addiscombe Lodge , one of the respondents to the toast of " The Visitors , " said it vvas his happy privilege to see the W . M . initiated six or seven years ago , and he then thought from the interest Bro . Arthur Scurrah took in the ceremony that he would in due time become W . M ., though he did not think he would get the position so soon . He congratulated him on his installation , and he

had no doubt he would make the lodge as successful as it vvas in its early days . On one occasion there vvere five initiates , four or live passings , and six or seven raisings , and the brethren did not sit down to dinner till about seven o ' clock . He vvas sure the W . M . would bear out the traditions of the past in the future . Dr . Powdrell said the admirable way in vvhich the W . M .

had as a young man and a young Mason taken his position vvas most creditable . The I . P . M . also had acted in a most creditable manner . The lodge had passed through a year of dire calamity , but he hoped it would arrive at a position of thoroughly good success . He vvas sure the officers vvere good , and would prove that they vvere capable of taking the chair .

Bro . Nottingham said the VV . M . and his uncle vvere great personal friends of his , and he vvas very pleased to meet them both in lodge . Bro . W . A . Scurrah , responding to the toast of "The Treasurer ancl Secretary and Officers of the Lodge , " said he vvas sorry Bros . Terry and McLeod had been obliged to l eave > as ^ ey would have responded to the toast of "The Masonic Charities . " Charity was the most glorious thing

connected with Freemasonry . He acted as Steward for the lodge for the Boys' School , when nearly £ 30 , 000 was collected . That showed vvhat was the feeling that animated the brethren . He hoped the calls upon them would be responded to as heartily in the future . They would have an opportunity afforded them next jear , when the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution would celebrate the jubilee of _ its foundation . The Tyler ' s toast closed a most successful and eniovable evening .

LANCASTER . Duke of Lancaster Lodge ( No . 1353 ) — ihe annual installation meeting of the above lodge was ? , d . |' Wednesday evening , the 15 th ult ., in the Masonic Hall , Church-street , amongst those present being Bros . A i iA " Oglethorpe , Acton , Mortimer , Dutton , Shaw , A- L . Price . Linnaker , Jackson , Threlfall , J . L . Barrow , ; 7 f' Miller , Preston , Higgin , and others . The visitors a d th G ° ' NichoUon -- Lees > Rel P > Atkinson >

The ordinary business of the lodge vvas first transacted , under the chairmanshi p of Bro . G . A . Morge , the W . M ., who conferred the Third Degree on a member in a very ethcient manner . Subsequently he vacated the chair , ( Vi ' . L occu Pied by the Installing Officer , Bro . J . E . ^ FiT ^ * M *> P . P . G . R . A Board of Installed Masters

PM T ™ ed , with Bros . Shaw , P . M ., as S . VV . ; Acton , Prrp ' cV , ' 5 and Dl' « on , P . M ., as I . G . Bro . A . L . ice , s . vv . and W . M . elect , vvas then presented by Bro . bv Brn n 1 H ly lnstalled '" to the chair vvith full ceremonial verv n * S thor P * who went through the ceremony in a ceremn ' i ! n y manner . He vvas ably assisted in the Bro MV 0 > Morge > who gave the working tools , and

brethren TL s e tne addresses to the Wardens and invested t , * a new | y-installed W . M . then appointed and MonA iD ° ,, for the ensuing year as follows : Bros . J . VV •1 AA ¦ ' •W * Linnaker , S . VV . ; R . Threlfall , Jack ' son 1 n T' ^ - L' - ' r . J" L- Barrovv > S'D- G * J * E . Millar 1 M" E " * ™> D * * A- E . Oglethorpe , Org . ; '" er , I . G . j E . Cousins and H . Preston , Stwds . ; and

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B . Hamer , Tyler . A cordial vote of thanks vvas passed by acclamation to Bro . Oglethorpe for his services as Installing Officer , on the motion of Bro . Acton , seconded by Bro . Morge . Bro . Oglethorpe , in acknowledging the compliment , spoke of the pleasure vvhich he had experienced in going through the ceremony , and vvas pleased if his services had met with their appreciation . It vvas always a source of

pleasure to him to be of any service to the lodge . In concluding he presented to Bro . Morge , on behalf of the members of the lodge , a gold Past Master's jewel as some slight recognition of the manner in vvhich he had carried out the duties of his office . During the whole of the _ time Bro . Morge had been going through the various chairs of the lodge , he had been regular and punctual in attendance ,

and was also most efficient in the various duties vvhich he had had to perform , and a proof of vvhich they had had in the very satisfactory way in vvhich he carried out the working of the Third Degree that evening . On behalf of the members he had much pleasure in presenting that Past Master's jewel to him , and hoped he would be spared for many years to further the cause of Masonry . Bro . Morge , in acknowledging the presentation , thanked

the members for their kindness to him , though he did not need such an incentive as that to urge him on in doing vvhat he could in the- cause of Freemasonry . His heart vvas in it , and the more he saw of it the more he approved and admired it . It would , he hoped , always be his desire , so long as he had health and strength given him , to do vvhat he could for the benefit of his lodge . The remaining routine business vvas then gone through , and the lodge vvas closed .

The Past Master ' s jewel had the following inscription engraved on the reverse : " Presented to Bro . G . A . Morge , P . M ., by the members of the Duke of Lancaster Lodge , as a mark of esteem . July 15 th , iS < ji . " The installation banquet and ' picnic took place at the house of Bro . Higgins , the Wheat Sheaf Hotel ,

Beetham , to vvhich place several of the brethren , with their wives and friends proceeded by coach , the drive ot about 12 miles through a rural district being much enjoyed . Bro . Price , the newly-elected Master , presided at the banquet , and the usual Masonic toasts vvere given and responded to . The jewel vvas manufactured by Bro . George Kenning .

NEWTOWN . Cedewain Lodge ( No . I 594 ) .-The anniversary festival of the above lodge vvas held on the 16 th ult . at the Masonic Temple , Milford-road . The lodge vvas opened by Bro . R . Jones . Bro . Dawson efficiently performed the ceremony of passing Bro . Watkin . After this the installation of Bro . R . James took place , Bro . Dainly , P . S . G . W .,

acting as Installing Master . The musical portions of the service ( for vvhich Bros . T . Monk Taylor , J . and E . Owen , W . Francis , and H . Chapman , Org ., were responsible ) passed off well , and were highly spoken of by the visiting brethren . The following officers were appointed : Bros . Milnes , S . W . ; Balfour Fergusson , J . W . ; J . Dainly , Treas . ; T . A . Forster , Sec ; C . W . Norton , S . D . ;

Hy . Chapman , J . D . ; Rev . J . Pughe Morgan , Chap . ; W . Francis , D . C ; H . Chapman , Org . ; Elvvell , LG . ; Ellison and Benbow , Stwds . ; and Jones , Tyler . Amongst the visitors vve noticed Bros . Lewis Andrews , VV . M ., John Owen , P . M ., Ed . Owen , and Williams , all of 99 8 ; and others . Not only was the ceremony bright and cheerful , but the lodge room also presented a very

attractive and luxurious appearance , having been furnished with handsome curtains ( the gift of Bro . Buckley ) , and neatly decorated vvith appropriate Masonic devices and banners . The banquet vvas partaken of at the Public Hall , the caterer being Mr . Bebb . A capital selection of glees and songs vvas exceedingly well rendered by Bros . T . M . Taylor , I . and E . Owen , VV .

Francis , D . D . 1 lere , and Lewis Andrews . The toast list contained the usual items peculiar to Masonic gatherings . The toast of the evening , "The Health of the new VV . M ., " given by the I . P . M ., Bro . Jones , vvas received vvith enthusiasm , and when Bro . James , in response , remarked that not only was that day a red-letter day on

account of his installation , but in addition it vvas his birthday and silver wedding day- as well , he was greeted vvith quite an ovation of cheers and congratulations . The financial position ot the lodge is satisfactory , and the officers and brethren of the Cedewain Lodge may soon be congratulated upon being the proud owners of their Temple and grounds .

PARKGATE . Dee Lodge ( No . 157 6 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge took place on the 15 th ult ., in the Mostyn House Schoolroom , and vvas numerously attended by members of the lodge and visitors from West Lancashire and North Wales . The retiring W . M ., Bro . R . G . Hawkins , presided at the opening of the lodge , and the officers of

the lodge present vvere Bros . J . Clarke , I . P . M . ; J . W . Shaw , S . W . j J . Morris , P . M ., Treas . j J . W . Evans , Sec . j G . Forester , J . W . j J . M . Gibbs , S . D . j J . Mayers , J . D . j A . J . Phipps , Org . ; G . F . Bird , P . M . ; W . Jones , P . M ., D . of Cj G . B . Richmond , P . M . j J . Barnes , P . M ., P . P . J . G . D . ; the Hon . H . Holbrooke , P . M ., P . P . G . M . British Columbia j and others . The visitors

included Bros . J . Salmon , P . M ., P . S . G . W . and P . G . Treasurer of North Walesj 0 . Jones , P . M . 605 , P . P . G . S . B . j S . Jones , P . M . 477 , P . P . J . G . D . ; C S . Dean , W . M . 2375 . P . P . S . G . D . ; Dr . J . W . Napier , W . M . 2132 ; T . J . Young , P . M . 133 6 , P . G . S . of W . North Wales ; Rev . j . G . Napier , S . W . 68 ( S . C ); P . R . Barrow , P . M . 1570 ; H . Ellis , P . M . 721 ; J . C . Clarke

P . M . 605 ; J . M'Leavy , 477 ; A . S . Ramage , 6 73 ; J . Wilcock , P . M . 425 ; J . Bradshaw , P . M . 1325 , P . P . S . G . W ., P . G . P . VVest Lanes . ; J . Wylie , J . W . 6 73 ; J . S . Darby , Sec . 13 SOJ W . Barnes , P . M . 423 ; E . Robinson , W . M . 721 ; C . Dutton , P . P . J . G . W . ; and many others . The W . M . elect , Bro . James William Shaw , vvas presented by Bros , the Hon . H . Holbrooke , P . M ., and R . C

Richmond , P . M . The ceremony of installation vvas very impressively performed by Bro . J . Morris , P . M . The W . M . afterwards invested his officers as follows : Bros . R . G . Hawkins , LP . M . ; G . Forester , S . W . ; J . Evans , J . W . ; J . Morris , P . M ., Treas . ; J . M . Gibbs , Sec . ; J . Mayers ,

S . D . ; F . V . Fearn , J . D . ; J . Gerrish , LG . ; W . Jones , P . M ., D . of C . ; W . Dutton , R . C . Davies , and G . Edwards , Stwds . ; A . P . Phipps , Org . ; and J . Cratt , Tyler . Bro . R . G . Hawkins , I . P . M ., was presented vvith a handsome Past Master's jewel in recognition of his very valuable services to the lodge during the year .

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Subsequently the brethren adjourned to the lodge room , the Union Hotel , where an excellent banquet was served by Mrs . Acton . The usual loyal ancl Masonic toasts vvere proposed and responded to . The musical brethren contributing to a highly enjoyable

evening vvere Bros . Curwen , Ellis , Robinson , Richmond , Ramage , Ritson , Poole , and A . J . Phipps , the latter at the installation officiating at the organ , and also presiding at the pianoforte at the banquet , where he contributed a march of his own composition , specially written for the occasion , and vvhich vvas received with much favour by the many brethren present .

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Crystal Palace Chapter ( No . 742 ) . —An emergency meeting of this distinguished chapter vvas held on Thursday , the 23 rd ult ., for the double purpose of inaugurating its removal to new and commodious quarters , the White Hart Hotel , Upper Norwood , and of admitting a joining member , as also the exaltation of two candidates . There vvere present Comps . Edward Chamberlain , M . E . Z . ;

F . W . Driver , P . Z ., H . j A . C Wood , J . ; J . D . Arnold , I . P . Z . ; H . D . Williams , P . Z . ; Geo . Allen , P . Z ., Treas . ; G . T . Graham , P . Z ., Org . j VV . J . Cheffins , S . N . j and A . W . Southwell . Visitors : Comps . Wm . Stuart , P . Z ., one of the original founders of the chapter , and Wm . Brown , P . Z . and Preceptor 53 S . The chapter being opened , the Scribe E ., Comp . F . VV .

Driver , M . A ., P . Z ., read a letter from the Grand Scribe E ., authorising the removal of the chapter from the Thicket Hotel , Anerley , to its present location . Comp . H . J . F . Williams , S 34 , vvas then admitted as a joining member , afterwards Bros . D . Jones and H . Helmore Jones , both of Lodge No . 15 S 6 , vvere exalted to the Supreme Degree of R . A ., the ceremony of exaltation being most ably and

carefully rendered by the M . E . Z ., Comp . Brown affording valuable assistanceas Principal Sojourner . The lecturesof H . and J . vvere effectively given by Comps . Driver and Wood , the latter especially being worthy of commendation . The chapter being closed , the companions adjourned to a tasteful and substantial banquet , catered by the worthy host , Comp . David Jones .

The M . E . Z . well supported the dignity of his position , the toasts being prefaced by short , pithy speeches . "The Health of the Exaltees and the Joining Member " were enthusiastically received . In reply to the toast of "The Treasurer and Scribe E ., " the latter congratulated the chapter on the commencement

of a new and bright era of its existence , alluding to the fact of his being the father of the chapter . He trusted the companions would strive to the utmost to assist him in enhancing its future success . The companions afterwards separated , having spent a most enjoyable evening .

PLUMSTEAD . Pattison Chapter ( No . 913 ) . —The installation meeting of the above strong and prosperous chapter vvas held at the Masonic Hall , Mount Pleasant , on Thursday , the iGth ult ., and vvas attended by a goodly array of the companions of this and neighbouring chapters . The chapter having been opened by the M . E . Z ., Comp .

E . Palmer , the ballot was taken for Bros . M . A . Blest and D . K . Summers , both of the Pattison Lodge , and proving unanimous , the former being in attendance vvas duly exalted . Comp . A . Penfold , P . Z . JP . P . G . ist . Asst . Soj ., then assumed the chair as Installing Officer , and in his own inimitable manner installed Comp . Sidney Clarke as Z ., Comp . C . Lawson as H ., and Comp . E . MorrisasJ . The other officers

who were invested by theM . E . Z . were Comps . H . J . Butter , P . Z ., P . P . G . P . S ., S . E . j C . Clapham , S . N . j A . Penfold , P . Z ., & c , Treas . j W . C . Taylor , P . S . j G . Nichols , ist A . S . j W . Busbridge , 2 nd A . S . j H . Mason , P . Z ., P . G . P . S ., D . C . j L . C . Chasteaneuf , Stwd .: F . Tyler , Org . j and C . Warren , Janitor . Comp . Penfold then gave the charges and concluded the ceremony , for vvhich excellent service he was awarded a vote of thanks , the same to be recorded on

the minutes , and for which he briefly returned thanks . Comp . Palmer vvas presented vvith a P . Z . ' s jewel of the value of 10 guineas , and returned thanks , and then the chapter vvas closed , and the companions adjourned to the Holborn Restaurant , where a superb banquet awaited them . Among the other companions present vvere Comps . C Coupland , P . Z ., P . P . G . J . j E . Denton , P . Z . P . P . G . P . S . j Major Eugene Sweny , P . Z ., * R . Edmonds ,

P . Z . j E . B . Hobson , P . Z ., P . G . O . ; R . J . Cook , P . Z . ; J . H . Roberts , P . Z . ; C . Jolly , P . Z . ( Hon . ) and P . Z . 1472 ; B . de B . Lopez , H . G . Baker , W . Davidson , G . W . Mitchell , J . S 29 J S . Horton , Jas . Davidson , D . C . Capon , J . Hooton , R . Courtman , Dr . Bryceson , G . H . Porter , D . Campbell , H . Wilson , R . Hewetson , G . Laurance , H . King , J . Turton , H . Ough , and J . Top ,

all of the chapter . The visitors included Comps . G . A . Grant , 1472 ; H . De Gray , 13 ; W . R . Arnold , H . 17 S 9 ; W . Haley , 17 S 9 ; Dr . C VV . Moore-Keys , P . Z . 153 ; and F . Korb , 33 . The toast of "The Queen and Royal Arch Masonry " and that of " H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , the Grand First Principal of the Order , " having been honoured , the M . li . Z .

gave thatof "The P . G . First Principal , the Earl , of Lathom ; the G . Second Principal , the Earl of Mount Edgcumbe ; the G . Third Principal , Lord Leigh ; and the rest of the Grand Officers , Present and Past , " and in putting it said the Earl of Lathom had been a prominent figure amongst Masons for many years , and had done much by his energy and affability to merit the respect of all the companions ,

both in London and the provinces . The Earl of Mount Edgcumbe , better known to himself than to many present , was P . G . M . of the Province of Cornwall , and was also the I . P . M . of the Cornish Lodge in London , a lodge he , the speaker , had the pleasure to belong to . The Earl vvas looked upon vvith respect and he might say affection by

the brethren of the " Far West , " where he vvas as popular as he vvas honoured . H . R . H . the Grand Master had shown his appreciation of Lord Edgcumbe ' s character and worth by selecting him for the distinguished position of D . G . M . of linglish Masons , while Lord Leigh was an eminent Mason and nobleman of worth and character . He

asked them to drink the toast heartily . The next toast vvas that of " Earl Amherst , Grand Superintendent of the Province of Kent . " The M . E . Z . said Kent stood out prominently amongst the provinces of