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that he was a good one , and he hoped in due course he would become W . M . of that his mother lodge , and that all who were then there would be present to honour him when that event arrived . Bro . Rendell replied . He should never forget the beautiful ceremony of his initiation , nor the kind words of the VV . M . He was too young in the Craft to think of aspiring to the chair , but if ever lie came lo that high position he

hoped the W . M . would honour him , his first initiate , with his presence . The W . M . gave the toast of "The I . P . M ., liro . II . I ) . Kemp . " He s ' ated that he was always the one to give life to Masonic proceedings . He had had a happy year of office , and he felt sure the membeishad enjoyed themselves under his genial presidency . Bro . Kemp , who was well received , replied . He said

that the jewel he had received that night was a splendid token lor the very little he had done , and he hoped to be with them for many years to wear it . I le felt comfortable on the shelf of Past Masters , and did not think he should fall off . During his year of office he was dubbed as a great talker , but with his successor they would not have simply a talker , but a more than excellent worker of the ritual . In proposing "'ihe Visitors , " the VV . M . said that they

had a goodly array , and he gave them all a hearty welcome , coupling the names of Bros . Buck , G . Clark , Anning , Osterstock , and B . Bridgman . Bro . Buck responded . He said visiors were always pleased to take shelter under the Beacontree Lodge , and hoped all would receive instruction under such a good tree . The working they had witnessed was grand , and they appreciated the lavish hospitality of the members .

Bros . Clark , Anning , Osierstock , and Bridgnian also replied in some good and appropriate speeches . hi eloquent terms , the VV . M . gave " The Masonic Institutions , " remarking that he was going up as Steward for the Old People , and he earnestly hoped that the members would help to send him with a big list in amount . He coupled the name of Bro . James Mason , who had honoured them with his presence .

Bro . James Mason responded . He felt sure that when the W . M . ' s list went round the members would comply liberally with his request . He gave some interesting details of the three Institutions , and remarked that after 30 years' experience in the Craft that of the Old People was dearest to his heart , and he instanced several cogent reasons why the brethren should support the Old People to enable them to finish their few remaining years in

happiness . They were never in greater straits , and concluding a lengthy speech , given with great feeling , which was listened to with marked attention , he said give all you can afford and a little more , it would never be missed . The W . M . gave "The Past Masters and Installing Master , " making special reference to liro . Emden for his great services that day , and he coupled his name and that of Bro . Diwson's with the . toast .

In response , Bro . Dawson said that if the VV . M . needed any assistance the Past Masters would be happy to do anything . Bro . Emden also replied , It was a great pleasure to him to install Bro . Powter who was a good fellow . "The Treasurer and Secretary" having been duly honoured , Bro . Vile , Treas ., replied . That was the 26 th

installation meeting at which he had had to respond as Treasurer , and he hoped to do in the future as in the past . The next toast was "The Officers , " the VV . M . observing lhat he was proud of them , and they would give him every assistance . Bro . Wade , S . W ., responded . They were all working hard , and hoped before long to become shining li ghts under the Beacontree . Bro . G . Chillingworth , J . W ., also replied . He was

proud that he was nearing the chair of VV . M ., which was the height of his ambition to attain . The Tyler ' s toast brought to a close a most successful and pleasant meeting . The vocal and musical entertaiment was one of the very best and thoroughly enjoyed by all . The following took part : Mr . F . Faultless , Mr . Gladney WoliT , Master E . J . I ' owter ( son of the VV . M . ) , and Bro . VV . G . Churcher , who gained an enthusiastic and well-deserved encore for his great efforts . Bro . A . Smythson ably presided at the pianoforte .

Loyalty and Chanty Lodg-e ( No . 1584 ) . — This lodge assembled ( aftei the summer vacation ; at the Star and Garter , Kcw Bridge , on Saturday the 27 th ult ., when there were present : Bros . E . Parke Seaton , VV . M . ; Arthur R . Hodson , Prov . G . D . of C , Herts ., S . W . ; Wm . Stennett , J . W . ; T . Drew Bear , P . M . & Trcas . ; VV . Dodd , Sec ; R . F . Stephens , S . D . ; F . Watson Smyth , J . D . ; J . Peeke Richards , D . C . ; Dr . Herbert Mc . D . Phillpotts ,

I . G . ; T . Bourchier Chilcott , P . M . ; F . T . Reade , P . M . ; » r . Walter G . Walford , P . M . ; T . Herbert Baker , and Astley Smith . Bro . Tatter / shall , 2 S , was a visitor . The lodge was opened and Bro . Smith passed to the Second Degree by Bro . Chilcott , P . M ., who also gave the lecture on the tracing board . Bro . Herbert Glendower Williams was then inithted by Bro . Walford , P . M ., who delivered the charge , all the work being excellently rendered . The

brethren partook of an excellent dinner , enlivened by the excellent singing of Bros . Williams and Hodson , accompanied by Bro . Tattershall . In thc course of the evening Ihe host , liro . Bennett , was invited and his health drunk as he was leaving the house , to which he responded and thanked the lodge for the kindness and good feeling always 'hewn to him by the members . We are glad to see this lod ge progressing and that four professional gentlemen

were proposed for -. nitiation . Citadel Lodge ( No . 1897 ) . —A regular meeting ° . I this lodge was held at the Railway Hotel , Harrow Station , on Saturday , the 20 th ult . The members in attendance included Bros . Win . VV . f . ee , VV . M . ; Horace G . "inks , S . W . ; W . J . Ball , J . W . ; T . I . Bird , P . P . G . S . B . ; ' .- Osborn , P . P . G . S . B ., P . M ., Sec ; 0 . J . Von llollorp , ¦ P . G . D . C . ; VV . WtLditP . P . G . Org . ; " 1 . II . Gaskin

, , M ., Prov . A . G . D . C . ; ' C . | . Davison , P . M . ; P . Young , I ' . M . ; J . | . VV ' rathall , i . D . ; G . Watts , J . D . ; VV . White-ide , D . C ; G . P . Pilon and J . Kae , Stewards , and other :,. Lodge wai opened , and the preliminary business having een disposed of , Bro . Junkes wis raised lo the' 1 bird ' egree , and the traditional history given . Bros . Lavinj . ton a "d A ppleton were passed to the I ) gree if FelW Daft ,

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and the lecture on the tracing board was delivered . Mr . A . E . Horstead , a candidate for initiation , was unavoidably prevented from attending through illness . Letters of regret for non-attendance were announced from the Prov . G Master , Dep . Prov . G . Master , Prov . G . Sec and others .

Permission was accorded Bro . Bird , P . M ., to form a lodge of instruction in connection with the lodge . Lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to an excellent repast , which was served in a manner reflecting the highest credit on Bro . Lander , the host . The usual toasts were subsequently given in a hearty

manner . Bro . T . I . Bird , P . P . G . S . B ., replied for "The Prov . Grand Master and Prov . Grand Officers , Present and Past , " in an effective sprech , stating that the Prov . Grand Master had signified his intention of attending the Elliot Lodge installation meeting on the following Saturday , which was a further proof of the interest he took in the welfare of the province .

Bro . P . Young , I . P . M ., proposed "The Health of the W . M . " in a cordial manner , referring in complimentary terms to the working of the ritual in the lodge that day . Their VV . M ., he said , had had the experience of the duties of the chair in another lodge in the province , and that had doubtless served him in good stead in his present Mastership . If the same unanimity and good feeling hetween the members existed at the end of the year , the W . M . ' s term of office would indeed have proved a happy and successful

one . Bro . W . VV . Lee , VV . M ., briefly replied , expressing his indebtedness to the I . P . M . for his kind remarks , and his intention of exerting himself to the utmost to carry out his duties in a manner satisfactory to the members and creditable to the lodge . "The Visitors" having been heattily honoured . "The

Past Masters was responded to by Bro . Young , I . P . M ., in excellent style . Bro . T . I . Bird , P . M ., also replied , thanking the lodge for the permission given to start a lodge of instruction . He said it was his desire that thc new venture should not only prcve of assistance to the members , but also be a credit to the lodge .

Bro . J . Osborn , P . M ., Sec , replied for himself and his colleague , the Treasurer , and Bro . H . G . Banks , S . W ., effectively answered for "The Officers , " after which the Tyler ' s toast closed a very enjoyable and successful gathering . Bro . Willie Wright , Org ., presided , with his well-known ability , at the pianoforte , and was assisted in the musical arrangements by Bros . Lander , Banks , Wrathall , and Lee .

BrOXDOUrne Lodge ( No . 2353 ) . —An emergency meeting of this lodge was held on Saturday , the 27 th ult ., at the Hadley Hotel , New Barnet , when there were present Bros . H . G . Holland , W . M .: II . Monson , S . W . ; H . j . Ahem , J . W . ; E . C . Mulvey , P . M ., Treas . ; K . J . Gittins , P . M ., Sec ; W . Staples , J . D . ; T . J . Phillips , D . C ; J . VV . Hunt , I . G . ; T . Wilson , Org . ;

T . J . Pctrick , Stwd . ; R . Whiting , P . M ., Tyler ; H . Lichtenfeld , P . M . ; Nicholls , Ramsbottom , Max Hummel , Knight , Setterfield , C . G . Ridgway , H . Roberts , A . A . Hunt , R . Ridway , Willis , A . Long , VV . Bennett , and others . The lodge having been opened , Bros . Setterfield , Willis , Knight , and R . Ridgway were raised to the Degree of M . M .

The ballot was then taken for Messrs . VV . Bennett and Alfred which , proving unanimous in each case , these gentlemen were duly initiated into Freemasonry . The brethren atterwards dined together , and a most enjoyable evening was spent , thereby inaugurating in an auspicious manner the first meeting of the lodge at its new home .

Sir Walter Raleigh Lodge ( No . 2432 ) . — This lodge , which was established in l S 92 for the convenience of brethren connected with the tobacco trade , held its third annual meeting for the installation of a Worshipful Master on the 25 th ult ., at its regular place of assembling , the inns of Court Hotel , Lincoln ' s-Inn-Fields , London . It was presided over by Bro . George Ransford , the second Master of

the lodge , who was supported by Bros . George Emblin , S . W . ; D . Phillips , J . W . ; VV . Klingenstein , Treas . ; A . F . Scholding , Sec . ; T . VV . Lightfoot , S . D . ; . VV . E . Lowry , W . M . 1 S 39 , J-D . ; W . F . Bates , I . G . ; C Ransford and Thomas Rayner , Stwds . ; O . W . Baur , Alex . Jones , W . H . Pink , J . F . Pink , S . Alaier , O . C . Aloore

E . Grahnert , II . Cosins , T . M . Bell , VV . C Lightfoot , A . Zicaliotti , II . Mavor , N . Mayor , A . F . Jones , A . S . Benjamin , J . H . Custance , H . Otto Winter , and H . Evenden , P . M ., Tyler . Visitors : Bros . J . W . Clark , W . M . 1512 ; H . Massev , 160 , P . M . 619 and 192 S ; A . Macchi , S . W . 1503 > " W . B . Glasier , 65 ; E . S . Caton , 507 j VV . Woodrof , iQ 2 ( j ; VV . A . Buxton , 1513 ; and F . Whicher ,

1512 . Letters of apology and regret for inability to attend were received from Bros . Capt . T . C Walls , P . M ., G . Std . Br . ; Rev . R . J . Simpson , P . G . Chap ., Chap . ; and VV . H . Bullock , the first Master of the lodge . The balance sheet of the lodge , which wis laid bifore the brethren and adopted , showed that the lodge was not only out of debt , but that it had a substantial amount of assets , an evidence

of the admirable manner in which the lolge has been conducted . After the preliminary business of the lodge had been transacted , Bro . Ransford installed Bro . George Emblin as Master of the lodge for tie ensuing year , and Bro . Ransford was invested as Immediate Past Master . Bros . D . Phillips was invested as S . W . ; T . W . Lightfoot

as J . W . ; VV . Klingenstein for the third time as Treas . ; anil A . F . Scholding as S-c ; VV . II . Lowry , S . D . ; W . 1 '" . Bates , J . D . ; C . Ransford , I . G . ; S . Klingenstein , D . C ; T . " Rayner , A . D . C ; J . F . Pink , Org . ; W . II . Bullock , H . Anderson , C . lL Peddell . T . M . Hell , and 11 . Mavor , Stwds . ; and II . Evenden , P . M ., Tyler . At

the conclusion of the ceremony , which was adm ' rably conducted , the new Master initiated Mr . II ins Otto Winter , performing his work in perfect style .

I ! ro . Ransford was presented with a handsome and valuable jewel of a Past Master , a gift which he gracefully acknowledged , and the brethren al : er , vards adjourned to a choice banquet , and honourel the customary toasts Bro ; . Woodrcf , Buxton , Nestle , Pink , and Aloore en'ivened the proceedings with capital music . Bro . Emblin , VV . M ., in pronos ng the toast of " The dud Master , " pointed out that during the Prince of Wales's Grand Mastership Masonry had made great progie •» , and warrants for 107 . 5 new lojVcs had been granted

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during that time . He then proceeded to propose the toast of " The Masonic Charities , " and made a strong appeal to the brethren to support the three Institutions of the English Craft , informing them that Bro . Ransford was going to be Steward for the Sir Walter Raleigh Lodge at the next Festival of the Boys' School . He hoped all the brethren would support Bro . Ransford ' s list , but told them he would like to see every one of them individually a Life Governor for each Institution .

Bro . Ransford , I . P . M ., responded , and said Freemasons were banded together for the furtherance of Charity . The lodge had already supported Charity , and it ought to keep on pegging away . He exhorted the brethren to give whatever they possibly could without detriment to themselves or connections . The Masonic Charities were all well worthy of support . The present W . M . was the premier Steward

of the Girls and of the Boys' Institutions . For the Boys ' School he ( Bro . Ransford ) hoped all the brethren would give him something ; it would be thankfully received and faithfully applied . He next proposed " The Health of the W . M ., " who had given the brethren that evening a specimen of the admirable manner in which he could do his work . Bro . Emblin was a Past Master of a very old lodge—the

Lodge of Justice , No . 147—and in coming forward as one of the founders of the Sir Walter Raleigh Lodge , he had done his very , very best to further its interests . He would continue to do so as long as he lived . Bro . G . Emblin , VV . M ., responded , and said he could not lay claim to all the virtues Bro . Ransford had pointed out , but he could say he was second to no one in the interest

he felt in the lodge . He could assure the brethren , as he had often said before , that as far as his time permitted , he should be present at every meeting of the lodge and assist in doing its work . He admitted that he had been very zealous in Masonry in his time . He had passed through the chair of the Lodge of Justice , and had tried to establish correct working . He had taken up the large-t list for the

Girls' School , £ 2124 , and was the premier Steward of England . In iSgt , he took up £ ^ 0 for the Boys' School . He hoped he should meet with the support of the brethren again . But passing from this branch of his subject , whatever he could do for the lodge he should do ; he should try to do his work thoroughly , and long might the Sir Walter Raleigh Lodge live and flourish . After Bro . Winter had responded to the toast of " The

Initiate , " Bro . G . Emblin , W . M ., proposed "The Installing Alaster , Bro . Ransford , " who , he said , had done . a great deal for the lodge ; he assisted in bringing the members together , but he had now become I . P . M . His services had been so great to the lodge that the brethren unanimously voted him a Past Master ' s jewel , and it would be a great pleasure to him to present it . He hoped it would be ah honour to say "lima Past Masterof the Sir Walter Raleigh Lodge . " Bro . Ransford had richly earned the jewel , and it was to be hoped he would live many years to

wear it . liro . Ransford , I . P . M ., replying , said he promised when the lodge was first founded to do his best for it and for Freemasonry in general . The brethren would admit he had done all he could . He had tried to carry out his duties as well as Bro . Bullock , the lirst Master , who , throujh business engagements , was not able to be present on this

occasion . He did not wish any gentleman brought into the lodge who would not be a lit and proper person to be made a Mason . Under those circumstances , after the very nice language of the VV . M . about him and his performance of the ceremony of initiation , all he could say was that the

W . M . had the ability to follow him , and if each succeeding Master did the same , fifty years hence the lodge would not be very far wrong . He again thanked the brethren for the handsome jewel they had voted to him . The other toasts were afterwards honoured and responded to , and the brethren separated .

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PROVINCIAL MEETINGS .

BARNET . Gladsmuir Lodge ( No . 1385 ) . —The regular monthly meeting of this lodge was held at the Red Lion Hotel , on Friday , the 20 ' th ult . The brethren present were : Bros . F . C Collingwood , VV . M . ; Oldlield , S . W . ; W .

Lewis , P . M ., acting J . W . ; Anneveld , S . D . ; Tibbatts , J . D . ; C . Gray , P . M ., Sec ; R . F . Young , P . M ., D . C ; Haskins , Org . ; Mason , C Ellis , Cranston , Inglis , Baddeley , Bilson , C H . Ellis , and others , both members and visitors . Lodge was opened , and after the usual business had been transacted , Bro . Charles Henry Ellis was raised to the Sublime Degree of M . M . A ballot was taken

for Mr . William Norman Davy , which resulted unanimously in his favour , and he was introduced and initiated into the mysteries of antient Freemasonry . Both ceremonies were performed b y the W . M . with his usual impressiveness . Lodge having been closed , the brethren dined together , and the usual toasts with some good songs well rendered , brought a ve'y pleasant evening to a close .

BRADFORD . Lodge Acacia ( No . 2321 ) . —The installation meeting of this young lodge was held at the Alasonic Hall , Rawson-square , on Thursday , the 4 th ult ., when Bro . J . T . Last , the retiring W . M ., was supported by Bros . John Haigh , as I . P . M . ; C . H . Ellis , S . W . ; Joseph Wilson , P . M ., P . P . G . Std . Br ., as J . W . ; K . Pearson Peterson ,

P . M ., Sec ; R . S . Hird , as S . D . ; S . A . Auty , P . M ., as J . D . ; A . E . Harris , I . G . ; H . Holmes , Tyler ; and a goodly number of the brethren . Visitors : Bros . H . G . E . Green , P . M . 1019 , Prov . G . Sec . ; J . Foster , P . M . 074 , P . P . G . D . ; . Hy . Mitchell , P . M . 3 S 7 , Prov . G . S . B . ; F Read , P . M . 1034 , Prov . G . D . C ; F . C Robinson , P . M . 16 4 s , Prov . G . btwd . ; T . Denby , P . M . 3 S 7 , P . P . G . D . C ;

H . Davis , Gi ; VV . Jackson , VV . M . 3 S 7 ; H . Telford , I . P . M . 3 S 7 ; Wm . Oddy , P . M . 3 S 7 ; E . H . Ingram , 3 S 7 ; E . Hanson , 44 S ; W . Vaux , 610 ; VV . B . Sewell , 000 ; John Thompson , 603 ; Wm . Ellis , S . W . 75 J ; J . H . Collins , I . G . 75 a ; F . Johnson , W . M . 974 ; ' II . Sawyer , P . S . W . 974 ; C Dean , W . M . 1034 ; J . Akatn , S . W . 1034 ; G . H . Field , I ' . M . IOIS ; ! ¦ ' . Brooke , 14 . 1 5 ( S . C

Callaol ; T . E . Grcenou . 'h , J . W . 1545 ; K W . II . Duranc , I . P . M . 1 O 4 S ; J . \ V . flainsworln , 1 G 4 S ; John Cromack , VV . M . 2330 ; and A . Holmes , W . M . 1522 . The lodge having been opened , and the minutes of the p r evious meeting confirmed , Ihe ballot was taken for Mr . C J . Paul , which proving in his favour , ho was initiated by the VV . M . The Treasurer having presented his annual