Ladies' Night Of The Pilgrim Lodge, No. 238.

of the nation ; self-seeking and vanity were strangersjto his nature , and standing truly and faithfully by his great advisers , he followed—although sometimes with a heavy heait—their trusted council . He was in the best sense of the word a self-made man , and in that , as in many other respects , a worthy example for every good Mason . After the happy ending of great wars he gave his whole attention to the development of Germany on all fields of science and art , commerce and industry . His vow that his time belonged to his country he faithfully

kept to the very end of his long life . For half a century he belonged to our Fraternity ; he always proved a true brother ; he was ever ready to lend his help to German Masonry , and was devoted to the cause with love and conviction to the day of his death . The speaker admonished his German as well as his English brethren to desist from petty jealousies and invidious paper wars , and gave expression to the hope that the time might not be far distant when all Germanic nations would be united in a common endeavour to secure the blessings of peace to all the world .

It was only right that on an occasion like this the late Emperor's great coadjutor , Prince Bismarck , should be remembered , and Bro . Dr . HARRER eloquently proposed the Prince's health . The toast of " The Visitors " was responded to by Pastor WYSARD in a speech of rare grace and impressiveness .

Altogether the festivity was one which will long be remembered by those who wi re preient , and , that nothing might be wanting to give it a true Masonic spirit , the bai quet ended with a collection , the proceeds of which , amounting to about £ TS will be devoted in this the Queen's Diamond Jubilee year to the Prince of Wales ' s Hospital Fund .

After the banquet the brethren and visitors re-assembled to an excellent concert under the conductorship of Bro . W . Ganz , P . G . O ., which kept the company together until a late hour .

Annual Supper Of The King Solomon Lodge Of Instruction, No. 2029.

ANNUAL SUPPER OF THE KING SOLOMON LODGE OF INSTRUCTION , No . 2029 .

The annual supper of the above lodge of instruction was held at the Holborn Restaurant on Tuesday , the 16 th ult . The Preceptor , Bro . Alex . Jardine , P . M . i presided , supported by Bros . T . P . Baptie , D . L ., J . P ., P . M ., W . Green , P . M . ; and a host of members of the mother lodge . The vice-chair was occupied by Bro . E . A . Gibson , Hon . Sec .

After the usual loyal sentiments , Bro . W . Fenton-Jones gave a brilliant pianoforte solo , Bro . H . P . Gibson a song , and Bro . Gardiner ( visitor ) a recitation . The event of the evenir . g was the presentation of a handsome and valuable silver tea service and tray to Bro . Jardine , Preceptor , as a small acknowledgment of his devoted services to the lodge of instruction .

Bro . BAPTIE , who made the presentation , did so in his usual lucid and most charming style . The remainder of the evening was most enjoyable . Songs and recitations were rendered by Bros . W . Cameron , Yarborough , Kingwell , and Roberts , and a highly-trained quartette under the direction of Bro . W . Price . The Hon . Sec , Bro . E . A . Gibson , was honoured with a special toast for his

. The lodge is held at the Marlboro' Hotel , Villiers-street , Strand , on Mondays , at 7 p . m .

Presentation To Bro. J. Whitehead Smith.

PRESENTATION TO BRO . J . WHITEHEAD SMITH .

At a It dgeof emergency of the St . Cuthberga Lodge , No 622 , held recently in the Icdte rcom at the Masonic Hall , Wimborne , an interesting presentation took p lace . For many years Bro . J . Whitehead Smith , one of the oldest Past Masters , has worked most regularly as Secretary and Organist , but owing to

failing sight has relinquished his position as Organist at the Minster , which he has held for over 30 years , and will reside at Sandown ( I . W . ) . Previous to his leaving , the brethren desired to show their appreciation of his high personal qualifications and his ability as a Mason , and this they did by presenting him with a purse of £ 33 , and a very handsomely-illuminated address .

There was a large attendance of the brethren , for whom Bro . the Rev . W . MORTIMER HEATH , P . P . S . G . W . Dorset , P . G . Chap . England , made the presentation , He said : Worshipful Bro . Whitehead Smith , it is very gratifying to me that 1 have been asked by the Worshipful Master and brethren of the lodge to convey to you their sentiments of fraternal regard and affection , not only for your personal qualities , but more for the valuable services you have rendered to this lodge in

times past . These feelings no doubt are mixed with very great regret through the thought of your approaching departure from amongst us , and we shall lose your welcome presence and be deprived of that skill and ability which has marked your tenure of office in this lodge . You will leave pleasant memories behind you which will never be effaced . Most of us here have been privileged to enjoy your friendship outside the lodge and your brotherhood inside these

sacred walls , and in neither case have you been found wanting . The lodge holds a wide reputation , not only on account of the worshipful brethren who have oci upicd the chair—you among them—not only on account of the efficiency ot its officers , not only on account of the merit of all the brethren , but also from the way in which you have fulfilled the duties and carried on the work of the Secretary of the lodge , to the efficient and kind performance ot which we are all well

aware is due much of the smooth working and welfare of the lodge . But the brethren are not willing that your work should be recognised in words only , but desire and wish you to accept from them a more substantial acknowledgment with their good wishes . I therefore beg yuur acceptance of this purse containing ^ 33 , and with that the hearty good wishes and hopes of us all that you will find your cable tow sufficiently long and elastic to keep you in touch with the lodge

—wherever you are and however distant you maybe—and that many opportunities may occur for you to visit your mother lodge , where you will be sure to find a hearly welcome amongst the brethren , with and for whom in time past you have worked so zealously and so well . May the G . A . O . T . U . prosper those who are near and dear to you and have you in His keeping , that you may continue to be in the future , as you have been in times past , an example of that high ideal of Masonry—a true and perfect ashlar . ( Applause . )

Bro . A . B UODEN , W . M ., read the address as follows : " Lodge and Chapter St . Cuthberga , No . 622 , to W . Bro . J . Whitehead Smith , P . M ., P . Z . 622 , P . P . J . G . W . P . P . G . J . Dorset . We , the undermentioned members of the above lodge and chapter , beg your acceptance of the accompanying purse of money as a mark of our fraternal regard and affection and in testimony of our gratitude for the services rendered by you for so many years as Secretary , Organist , and Scribe E . We deeply feel the loss we shall sustain at your departure from the town avid

Presentation To Bro. J. Whitehead Smith.

pray the G . A . O . T . U . will spare you for many years in health and happiness . March 29 th , 1897 . " The names of 75 brethren were inscribed . Bro . WHITEHEAD SMITH suitably thanked the brethren for the handsome gift and address , also the brethren who had attended in such large numbers to do honour to him that evening . It was owing to failing sight he had to give up his appointment , and not being a wealthy man " the present was a most accept , able one .

At the . " Fourth " Degree Bro . BUDDEN proposed " The Health of Bro . Whitehead Smith , " and in doing so said not only would they miss him in connection with that lodge , but he would be greatly missed in the town of Wimborne where for over 30 years he had taken the most active part in the musical world and always placed his high musical ability at their disposal . The toast was most heartily drunk and duly acknowledged .

James Terry Lodge Of Instruction, No. 2372.

JAMES TERRY LODGE OF INSTRUCTION , No . 2372 .

This new lodge of instruction , which has been in existence about four months under the sanction of the James Terry Lodge , No . 2372 , Waltham Cross—so named after the highly-esteemed brother of that name—held its first important meeting at the Four Swans Hotel , Waltham Cross , on Wednesday , the 24 th ult ., the ceremonies of consecration and installation being most ably and impressively rehearsed by Bro . James Terry , P . G . S . B ., P . P . G . W . and Prov . G . D . C .

Hertfordshire , Sec . R . M . B . I ., who presided on the occasion , and was assisted by Bros . R . Middlehurst , P . M . 2372 and 1327 , P . P . G . S . B ., as I . P . M . ; Dr . W . P . Warren , I . P . M . 2372 , Prov . J . G . W ., as S . W . ; W . Metcalfe , P . M ., Treas . 2372 , P . M . 1327 , P . P . G . P ., as J . W . ; J . Robinson , P . M . 1327 , P . P . G . W ., as D . C ; H . Trask P . M . 2372 , P . P . G .. Supt . of Wks ., as I . G . j while Bro . the Rev . C . E . J . Carter , Chaplain of the Royal Small Arms Factory , Enfield Lock , discharged the duty of Chaplain .

There were also present the following , namely , Bros . B . G . Poultor , 148 9 ; J . Priddle , 1327 ; G . F . Stiles , 2372 ; W . A . Sproat , P . M . 1327 ; E . W . Newman ; F . Godfree , S . W . 2372 ; R . Matthews , 2372 ; E . G . Burgess , 2372 ; G . R . Crockett , 2372 ; G . H . Chittenden , 1327 ; M . W . Ainsley ; G . Parnell , 1327 ; G . Holdsworth , P . M . 2372 , P . P . G . P . Herts ; D . J . Shepherd ; W . E . Bailey , 2346 ; J . H . Langdon , P . M . 1457 , P . P . J . G . D . Essex ; R . Fish . I . P . M .

i 4 S 7 i J . R . Codling , 2372 ; W . J . Robinson ; W . A . Curtis , 13 ; A . Thompson , 15 86 ; G . S . Gregory , 1327 ; J . Brown , 1327 ; G . Fagg , 30 ; H . E . Smith , P . M . 1327 ; E . Champness , 2372 ; W . Boggis , 1804 ; E . G . Piatt , 1327 ; S . Clifton , 1327 ; A . Martin , 2372 ; F . C . Smith , P . M . 2372 ; A . J . Williamson , I . P . M . 2518 ; J . Crawter , 2136 ; C . H . Ashford , 2518 ; J . A . Dent , 2346 ;

J . Jackson , 1327 ; A . Watkins , 933 ; J . W . Robinson ; Peter Skiene ; G Worboys , 2372 ; J . Sharp , 1327 ; W . Pasfield , 1327 ; F . H . Mansell , 2518 ; G Holdsworth , J . W . 1327 ; J- Dicks , 1349 ; G . F . Palmer , 8 34 ; J . Williams , W . M 2518 ; J . Tydeman , P . M . 1327 , P . P . G . D . C . ; T . Keates ; A . J . Maxfield , 1327 ; and W . B . Rutherford , 1327 .

The Presiding Officer having taken the chair , and appointed his officers , as above , pro tern ., lodge was opened in the Three Degrees , and the brethren of the lodge having been arranged in order , the opening hymn was sung , and Bro . TERRY addressed those present on the nature of the meeting . The proceedings were then carried out strictly in accordance with ancient custom , and in their progress Bro . the Rev . CARTER delivered a very eloquent oration on the nature and principles of Freemasonry .

When the lodge had been constituted , it was resumed to the Second Degree , and the ceremony of installation was rehearsed in an equally effective manner , the candidate being Bro . G . S . Metcalfe , W . M . 1327 , who afterwards appointed and invested his officers for the evening . A vote of thanks was passed by acclamation to Bro . Terry and the brethren who had assisted him in his labours , and the remaining business having been transacted , lodge was closed , and the brethren , who had appeared in Masonic clothing , adjourned to refreshments .

The musical arrangements were in charge of Bro . T . Simmons , who is to be congratulated on the admirable manner in which they were carried out . The James Terry Lodge of Instruction meets at the Four Swans Hotel , Waltham Cross , Hertfordshire , every evening , at 8 p . m ., the following being the staff of officers , namely : Bros . J . Robinson , P . M ., P . Prov . G . W ., Preceptor ; VV H . Bickel , P . M ., Asst . Preceptor ; G . S . Metcalfe , Treas . ; R . Tuffee , Hon . Sec ; and W . A . Champion , Hon . Asst . Sec .

The Craft Abroad.

The Craft Abroad .

ROYAL ARCH . St . Paul ' s Chapter , No . 2277 .

The annual installation , meeting of this chapter was held en Saturday , the 6 th inst ., at the Masonic Hall , Limassol , Cyprus . The chapter was opened by Comps . F O . Harvey , as M . E . Z . ; Major Kenny , H . ; Dr . Carageorgiades , J . ; and the companions having been admitted , the ballot was taken for Bros . I \ E . Mavrogordato , H . J . Aldred and N . Houry , and being successful they were exalted into R . A . Misonryby theabivenamed Principals , with the a'sistince of the regular officersof the chapter . The el -ction u * 1 Ulcers Lr the year then took place with the following re > u tthe ballot in

, every case teing unanimous : Comps . Surgeon-Major Kenny , A . M . D „ M . E . Z . ; Dr Carageorgiades ( Mayor of Limassol ) , H . ; F . H . farker ( Judge of the Limassol District ) , J . ; F . O . Harvey , Treas . and acting : I . P . Z . ; G . T . Rossides , S . N . ; Aldred , S . E . : Ii . Longcroft , P . S . ; Williamson , 1 st A . S . ; Mavrogordato , 2 nd A . S . ; and Hjury , Janitor . Ctmp . F . O . Harvey , P . Z .. installed the three P . incipals into their respective chairs , and the newly-installed M . E . Z . invested all the officers with thjir collars . The balance-sheet for the previous 12 months , which showed a respect dole balance in hand .

was read and passed . A vote of condolence was pas ieJ to the widow of the late Comp . Cannons , who died suddenly in the previous month . A vote of £ 5 5 s ., proposed by Comp . F . O . Harvey , Treas ., seconded by Comp . Parker , J ., was passed to the assistance of a companion who was in distressed circumstances , who , although not a member of the chapter , commended himself to the members for his past services to the Order . On the proposal of Comp . Kenny , M . E . Z ., a vote of thanks was unanimously to for down from

passed Comp . Harvey having come Larnaca to install the Principals that day . It was then proposed by Comp . Parker , J ., seconded by Com ? . Carageorziades , H ., and carried unanimously , lhat a P . Z . ' s collar and jewel be presented to Com ? , Harvey , P . Z ., this being the third year in succession that Comp . Harvey had to take the position of I . P . Z . on account of the previous First Principals having been removedone b y death and two on account of military service . T he chapter was then closed , and the companions adjourned to an excellent banquet , which was presided over by the M . E . Z .