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In proposing " The Queen and the Craft , " the W . M . spoke of her loving sympathy with her people at this important crisis . "God save the Oueen , " was sung by Mdme . Mary Horton . "The Health of the M . W . G . M ., H . R . H . the Prince of WiUs , KG , " having been piven , "God bless the Prince of Wales , " was sung by Mr . F . Milton Hunter . The toast of "The M . W . Pro G . M ., Earl Amherst ; R . W . D . G . M ., the Earl of Warwick ; and the rest of the Grand Officers , Present and Past . " followed .

Bro . Geo . Everett , P . G . Treas ., in responding , said a P . G . Chaplain on one occasion observed he enjoyed his dinner because he was not haunted by the fear he would be called upon to respond , he ( Bro . Everett ) , on his part also thonght he should escape , but it appeared he was disappointed , however , he could only say that the brethren well knew that the Grand Officers were always ready to assist in the ceremonies , or any other way , when necessary . He thanked the brethren on behalf of the Grand Officers and himself .

" The Masonic Charities" was given by Bro . II . M . Harris , P . M ., who spoke of the Benevolent Fund of the lodge no v amounting to upwards of £ 10311 ; he said that Bro . Terry , P . G . Treas ,, would speak on bthalf of the Charities . Bro . Edward Terry , P . G . Tieas ., replied . He mentionsd the Masonic Schools ; each boy and girl had proper board and liberal education , defrayed by the funds of each Institution . He alluded to his travels in India and his Masonic experience there ; of the different religious castes , all meeting in unity as Freemasons . He said he himself

was a patron of all the Masonic Chanties ; that it was the duty of all Misons to support them . He , in a pleasant kindly manner , gave the style of the Secretaries of the three Institution " . The Lodge of Israel might well be proud of the large balance of their Benevolent Fund . He knew well they would carefully look after their poorer brethren . The toast of " The W . M . " was given by the I . P . M . He spoke of the admirable way he gave the add esses to his officers . Ihe W . M . briefly replied . He promised his best endeavours in promoting the

interests of the lodge over which he had the honour to preside . "The Absent-Minded Beggar" was recited by Mrs . Melville Fridlmder . While the tambourine was being passed round , the W . M . gave * 'The I . P . M ., as Installing Master . " He alluded to the admirable way he performed the ceremony . The I . P . M . responded in a few words . The W . M . announced that amount collected at the table was £ 4 « . The W . M ., in giving the toast of " The Visitors , " spoke of the representatives of the sister lodges who were present , mentioned Bros . Myer Harris , Studd , Ben . da

Costa , Preceptor of King's Cross Lodge of Instruction ; Ornstein , Cohen , Ovens , Lamble , Da Costa , and Goldstein . The toast of "The Past Misters " was given by the I . P . M . Bro . H . J . Phillips , P . M . and Sec , replied . "The Officers of the Lodge" coupled with the S . W . and J . W ., who spoke a few words each in acknowledgment of the toast . The Tyler's toast brought a most successful and enjoyable evening to a close . The musical arrangements were under the able directi in of Bro . W . Wright , P . M ., P . P . G . Org . Middx ., Org ., assisted by Mr . Laurie Phillip ; , son of the Secretary .

Montefiore Lodge , No . IOI 7 . The installation meeting of this lodge wis held at the Trocadero , Piccadilly-circus ' on Monday , the 22 nd ult ., when there were present Bros . F . Heilbronn , W . M . ; H " Chetham , I . P . M . ; W . D . Ovens , S . W ., W . M . elect ; L . Divis , J . W . ; S . V . Abrahams , P . M ., P . G . P ., Treas . ; S . Pollitzer , P . M ., Sec ; O . Sichel , S . D . ; S . Salamon , J . D ; S . Rothschild , P . M . ; J . Manger . P . M . ; C . Vandyk , P . M . ; H . W . Parker , P . M ., P . G . Std . Br . Middx . ; N . P . Vallentine , P . M . ; J . Rossdale , P . M .: and others .

The lodge was opened , and the minutes confirmed . The ballot was taken for Messrs . T . E . Hopkins and F . 1 leister , and , being favourable , both were initiated by Bro . F . Heilbronn , W . M . Bro . C . Vandyk , P . M ., next presented Bro . W . Digby Ovens , W . M . elect , to the W . M ., to receive from him the benefit of installation , which ceremony was performed in a large Board of Installed Masters in an excellent manner . The new W . M . appointed and invested his officers as follows : Bros . F . Heilbronn , I . P . M . ; L . Davis , S . W . ; O . Sichel , J . W . ; S . V . Abrahams , P . M ., P . G . P ., Treas . ;

S . Pollitzer , P . M ., Sec ; S . Salamon , S . D . ; S . Vandyk , J . D . ; B . Dukes , I . G . ; A . Weiss , F . Pollitzer , and A . M . Wartski , Stwds . ; P . Oppenheimer , Org . ; A . Tannenbaum , D . of C . ; W . E . Pierson , A . D . of C . ; and Barnes , Tyler . _ The repoit of the Treasurer showed the lodge to be in a good financial position , and it was decided to increase the amount invested in Consols for the Benevolent Fund by £ 100 , ' and a sum of 30 guineas was voted to the R . M . B . L Bro . W . D . Ovdns , W . M ., then

presented the I . P . M ., Bro . Heilbroan , with a Past Mister ' s jewel for ths services he had rendered the lodge during the past year . The W . M . referred to the skill and ability with which those duties had been performed , and expressed a sincere wish that he might live to wear the Past Master's jewel for miny years to com ; . In responding , Bro . Heilbronn , I . P . M ., sincerely thanked the brethren for their handsome gift . The lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to the binqu ; t , after which the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were proposed .

In proposing " The Health of the Grand Officers , " the W . M . alluded in touching and sympathetic terms to the loss the lodge had sustained by the death of Bro . the Rev . R . J . Simpson , M . A ., P . G . C ., who had been Chaplain of the lodge . The I . P . M ., in proposing " The Health of the W . M ., " spoke of the able and efficient manner in which the W . M . had invested his officers , and congratulated him on attaining the proud position of W . M .

In reply , Bro . W . Digby Ovens , W . M ., thanked the brethren for the hearty and enthusiastic manner in which they had responded to the toast , and he assured the brethren he would do his utmost to promote the welfare of the lodge . The W . M . next proposed " The Installing Mister , Bro . Hiiloronn , I . P . M ., " and referred to the excellent manner he had performed his work .

Bro . Heilbronn , I . P . M ., heartily thanked the brethren , and was much gratified at their expression of goodwill . The toasts of * ' The Initiates , " " The Visitors , " " The Treasurer and Secretary , " " The Past Masters , " and " The Officers , " were afterwards proposed and received most hearty recognili in .

The W . M . was supported by the Masters of the sister lodges of Israel , Joppa , Samson , Tranquillity , and Birnato . The musical arrangements were admirably carried out by Bros . O nsrjon and Oppenheimer , assisted by Bro . Syckelmoore , P . M . ; Pocklington , P . M . ; and Midime Edith Hinds , the latter being most enthusiiiticilly received in both hir songs .

Great Northern Lodge , No . 1287 . An excellent performance was witnessed at the installation meeting of this lodge , held at Freemasons' Hill , Great Q jeen-street , on the iS : h ult . Meeting early in the afternoon , the three Degrees were gone through , followed by the installation ceremony and investiture of officers . Strict time was kept to the hour announced on the agenda paper , and the brethren sit down to banquet punctuilly at the time arranged . Owing to the illness of the W . M , the ceremonial work was shared by the Past Misters .

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Bro . Webb , P . M ., Treas ., performed the initiation ceremony , his previous effort in this Degree being 30 years ago , when ruling as the first W . M . of the lodge . Bro . T . G . Doughty , P . M ., although indisposed , performed the installation ceremony with accuracy and dignity , and was assisted by Bro . C . Kempton , P . M ., D . of C . The members included Bros . T . G . Doughty , I . P . M . ; S . Webb , P . M ., Treas . ; W . Cleghorn , P . M ., Sec ; H . T . Reed , P . M ., Stwd . ; T . Owen , P . M . ; C . Kempton , P . M ., D . of C ; R . Cane , P . M . ; J . Paul , P . M . ; H . Bell , P . M . ; G . Ridout , P . M . ; A . C . Doughty , P . M . ;

E . B . Homewood , S . W . ; T . Steer , J . W . ; B . Russell , S . D . ; F . Bascombe , J . D . ; C . T . Wilkinson , I . G . ; A . Kenningham , Org . ; G . Scarmin , T . H . Turner , andmanyothers . Visitors : Bros . F . Dillon , 252 ( Scotland ); G . Heavens , 13 C 2 ; W . J . Purle , P . M . 1732 ; A . Blenheim , J . W . 2017 ; A . G . Collins , 1209 ; W . Batting , 1566 ; H , Dorton , 2411 ; H . Kempton , W . M . 2727 ; S . F . Fitch , I . G . 1 S 27 ; W . J . Wilkinson , W . M . 742 ; W . J . Rayner , 1362 ; F . W . Hancock , P . M . and Treas . 548 ; C . Webb , 13 G 2 ; W . Shurmur , P . G . S . B . ; L . Gunzel , P . M . 2021 ; S . Stanley ,

2021 ; T . Juckes , I . G . 2021 ; J . Plenderleith , 2319 ; W . Jordan , 1708 ; J . M , Dexter , W . M . 1237 ; C . Holmes , J . D . 135 ; IT . G . Greenish , 2394 ; C . H . Djnny , P . M . 1671 ; G . K . Denison , P . G . S . B . Essex ; F . Scarman , 1624 ; J . Beynon , P . M . 1 S 0 ; R . E . Miles , 2624 ; W . A . Hazell , J . W . 2020 ; and others . Lodge was opened , and the minutes of the last meeting hiving been read and confirmed , Bro . Belmont was raised to the Third Djgree ; Bro . Duke pissed to the Second Degree ; and Mr . J . A . Story initiated into Freemasonry . The Auditors' reoort ,

showing substantial balances in hand , was received and adopted . Bro . T . G . Doughty , P . M ., impressively installed Bro . Edwin Bite Homewood as W . M ., and the following officers were invested : Bros . Thos . Steer , S . W . ; B . Russell , J . W . ; Samuel Webb , P . M ., Treas . ; W . Cleghorn , P . M , P . Z ., SJC ; F . Bascombe , S . D . ; C . T . Wilkinson , J . D . ; C . Kempton , P . M ., P . Z ., D . C ; A . Kenninghim , Org . ; D . J . Metcalfe , I . G . ; and H . T . Reed , P . M ., P . Z ., Stwd . Lodge was closed , and a well-served banquet in the Crown Room , Freaausons ' Tavern , was followed by the customary toasts .

Bro . Wm . Shurmur , P . G . S . B ., replying for "The Granu O . Hcers , " said he had very pleasant recollections of that grand demonstration of M isonic loyalty at the Aluert Hall when 7000 Masons assembled to express loyalty to her Mijesty . Ha then hid the honour of shaking hands with the M . W . G . M ., being one of those who were fortunate enough to receive Jubilee honours . Masonry possessed certain privileges , and it was the desire of Grand Lodge to increase those privileges and increase the beneficial interests of our Institution . He was indebted to his friend and neighbour , Bro . Wilkinson ,

for his kind invitation . He had enjoyed himself and especially congratulated the Installing Master upon the admirable way in which he performed the ceremony . The members were to be congratulated on having such a brother as Bro . T . G . Doughty , P . M ., to step in and perform so admirably . He wished the lodge a Ion ; career of unclouded prosperity and the W . M . a very happy and prosperous year of office . Bro . T . G . Doughty , P . M ., proposed " The W . Master , " and said it had been an extreme pleasure to instal Bro . Homewood , although he sincerely regretted the illness

of Bro . Edwards , I . P . M . Bro . Edwards ' s whole heart and soul were devoted to Freemasonry , and he must have felt it terribly in being too ill to finish his work . In the W . M . installed that evening , Bro . Homewood , they had one of whom they would be proud , and one who would do his work as well as , perhaps better than many of his predecessors . They would all unite in wishing the W . M . a very successful year of office .

Bro . E . B . Homewood , W . M ., returned thanks . He had , he said , nearly reached the summit of a Freemason ' s profession . He was much impressed with the installation ceremony , and also by the very kind way in which they had received his health . He hoped to be spared to go through his year of office , to have plenty of work , and to do it to their entire satisfaction . He would do his best , and when one did that he could do no more . He thanked them for the hearty way in which they had received his toast .

" Ihe Initiate , " was followed by the initiate ' s song by Bro . Webb , P . M ., Treas ., and Bro . J . A . Story ' s reply . The W . M . next gave "The Installing Master , " and said that all the members knew Bro . T . Doughty ' s qualities . He was an extremely good fellow and always willing to come forward and do what he could . He had done so that evening and it was a pleasure to be installed by him . Owing to family matters last year he ( the W . M . ) had to stand on one side or Bro . Doughty would have installed htm then . In Bro . Doughty they had a good friend and thorough worker and one who did his best for the lodge .

Bro . T . G . Doughty , P . M ., said he was proud and pleased to have had the pleasure of installing his dear old friend . It was only on the previous Wednesday he was told that Bro . Edwards would be unable to attend through illness . He hid , however , kept the ceremony in his mind during the past year , and although he also was suffering from illness and ought to be in bed , it was a pleasure to perform any ceremony in the Great Northern Lodge .

For "The Visitors , " Bros . Kempton , W . M . ; . Dexter , W . M . ; Dinny , P . M . ; Hancock , and Downard ( South Africa ) , made suitable responses and expressed their t hanks . Bro . H . T . Reed P . M ., answering for " The Past Masters , " suggested thi t those brethren wishing for long life should join the ranks of th ; Past Mijters , for th jr e they would find the elixir of youth . Bro . Owen , P . M ., also replied , pointing out thit Tottenham HJUSS hid supplied

this lodge with no less thin nine Worshipful Misters . Bro . S . Webb , P . M ., Treas ., acknowledged " The Treisurer and Sscretiry . " It was 30 years ago since he initiated a candidite in that lodge . H : h : l that evening initiated Bro . Storey , and it was the beginning of a new era and he hopsd of increased success . He hoped that in future years the hdje would be found in as successful a position as now , and better if possiol :. They were now as good as any lodge in London . They had not failed to support the Chirities with good lists . He thanked the W . M . for his kindly remarks .

Bro . W . Cleghorn , P . M ., Sec , replied , and "The Officers" was after * ird ; giyjn Bro . A . Kenningham , Org ., wis supported in the musical programme by Miss S Gomersall , Madam Adi Kempton , and Bro . R . E . Miles .

Earl of Mornington Lodge , No . 2000 , The installation meeting of this lodge was held at the Cafe Royal , Regent-street , W ., on Friday , the 2 Gth ult ., when there were present Bros . R . S . Fairbink , the outgoing W . M . ; William Turner , S . W ., W . M . elect ; Hugh T . Taylor , J . W . ; H . R . Rose , P . M ., P . G . O ., Treas . ; Wilfred A . Bowser , I . P . M ., Sec ; A . D . Jones , S . D .: J . Davidson , J . D . ; R . Lake , P . M ., D . C . ; T . Bowler , Tyler ; N . H . Turner , P . M . ; J . Pollard , P . M . ; J . H . Lavies , P . M . ; R . C . P . Girdner , P . M . ; Edgar A . Hughes . P . M . ; R . Hilton , H . F . Jones , W . L . Barrett , E . Dalzell , P . M . 154 ; J . G .

Budd , W . VV . Szlumper , H . Parkin , F . M . S . Lewin , H . L . Sirson , F . J . Kebman , F . E . Bartlett , J . H . Dallas , R . J . Probyn-Williams , A . C . Probyn-Williams , W . A . Bird , C . Ryall , G . B . Flux , F . A . H . Walsh , A . R . Woodbridge , and E . H . Hartopp , W . M . 5 , P . G . S . ( Hon . Memb : r . ) Visitors : Bros . Edwin Fox , W . M . 4 S , P . G . ST ; A . W . Dennis . 'W . M . 180 ; L . Williams , W . M . 1584 ; H . Collins , I . P . M . 5 S 7 ; R . Dudfield , I . P . M . 1974 ; J . A . P . Ingoldby , P . M . 21 ; W . Rose , P . M . 2 G ; C . Fox , P . M . 90 ; T . Cooke , P . M . 415 , P . P . S . G . W . Bombay ; S . L . Smith , P . M . neoj VJ . J . Smith , P . M . 1596 ; H . C . Houndle , P . M . 1 S 26 , P . P . S . G . W . Surrey ; J . J .

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