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those who had gone before in this respect , and he trusted the meeting inaugurated that evening would be repeated every year . All present had heartily enjoyed themselves , and would join in drinking with all sincerity the health of the VV . M . Bro . J . W . Belsham , W . M ., thanked the LP . M . for his kind remarks , and the company for their reception of the toast . He did not think he deserved ( lie flattering remarks
of the I . P . M ., but he could say that during his term of office he had endeavoured to do his best , and no man could do more . Possibly he had failed in some respects , and succeeded in others . In speaking of their first ladies ' banquet , which he trusted would not be the last , he felt deeply grateful to the ladies and brethren who had honoured them with their presence . If his humble endeavours had been
conducive to their enjoyment , he was more than doubly repaid . The Worshipful Alaster , in giving the toast of " The Ladies , " welcomed them on behalf of the lodge , and expressed tbe hope that the members would have the pleasure of their company on many future occasions . Bro . Cook , on behalf of the ladies , assured the brethren of their hearty enjoyment , and their thanks for the
opportunity afforded them of a visit to the lodge . Bro . James Stephens , P . M ., replied foe " The Visitors , " and said he had been accused of being a frequent visitor , which he admitted , for he felt more at home in the Westbourne Lodge than in any other . The hospitality of the lodge was unbounded , and its reputation was well-known . He was delighted beyond measure with his visit that evening ,
for that was the first occasion during the whole of his Masonic experience , on which his wife had been present at a "ladies" banquet . Knowing the W . M . so well and the active part he had always taken in regard to the ladies ' nights , and summer banquets , he felt he could not decline the invitation . A ball had been mentioned in connection with the lodge and he could assure the W . M . of his hearty
support if the project was carried out . The company separated at a late hour , having spent a thoroughly enjoyable evening , and the W . M . and members of the lodge are to be heartily congratulated on the success of the undertaking . Amongst the large number of brethren present were Bros . J . W . Belsham , W . AL ; I . W . Curtis , LP . AL ; R .
Rogers , S . W . ; A . Arrowsmith , J . W . ; J . Welford , P . M ., Treas . ; S . R . Walker , P . M ., Sec ; C . A . Cottebrune , P . AL , P . G . P . ; T . W . Allen , P . M . ; C . J . Biorn , J . R . Lambe , 511 ; T . G . Dacombe , VV . AI . 350 ; W . Back , ) . D . 2395 ; H . Campbell , J . D . 742 ; E . Rogers , P . G . Stwd . ; T . Middlewick , 1614 ; H . Windcott , S . W . 1793 ; and many others .
Belgrave Lodge ( No . 749 ) . —Tne annual meeting of this lodge was held on Wednesday , the gth ult ., at Anderton's Hotel , Fleet . street , w . ien Bro . W . I ) . T . Turnpenny was installed as W . AL for tho ensuing year , and the following were appointed as the officers : Bros . J . H . Brand , S . W . ; F . Kedge , P . AL , J . VV . ; P . Parsons , P . AL , Treas . ; H . Garrod ' , P . M ., Sec ; R . W . Benns
S . D . ; C . Doresa , J . D . ; S . E . Williams , I . G . ; J . W . Hobbs , P . M ., D . C ; A . J . Hexter , A . D . C ; A . F . Leech , P . AL , and H . Hexter , Stewards ; and H . Graves , Org . The following were present : Bros . E . Triggs , P . AL ; T . Weeks , P . AL ; W . C . Hall , P . M . ; J . N . Coltart , P . M . ; G . S . Elliott , P . AL ; S . Cohen , F . G . Richter , E . F . Dwelley , W . Kedge , F . Calvert , S . Guint , S . G . Halford ,
C . Scudamore , Crosutt , Chapman , T . Grogan , E . Hewitt , T . A . Turnbull , H . Cole , S . Rashbone , W . Elliott . and Tubbs . Visitors : Bros . J . AL AIcLeod , Sec . R . M . I . B ., P . P . S . G . W . Derby , & c . ; G . Ward Verry , P . P . G . S . B . England , Sic . ; W . H . Moss , P . M . 1330 ; A . E . Barrett , P . M . 1768 ; T . S . Taylor , P . AL 554 , & c . ; W . Vincent , P . AL ; W . Tyrrell , P . M . 2200 ; E . W . Brown , P . M . 145 ; VV . H . Morgan ,
P . M . 177 ; \ V . Hancock , P . AI . 2191 ; A . Russell , 749 ; J . Everett , 2209 ; J . H . Leipold , 1929 ; T . Sheppard , 1702 ; A . Gordan , 15 S 0 ; W . Grogan , 1493 ; R . P . I . Laundy , W . AL 2309 ; W . Golden , 1566 ; F . E . Elkskein , 1196 ; \ V . H . Jordan , 140 ; li . A . Holl ' mgsworth , 1924 ; J . Skelton , 1558 ; S . Hussey , 1 G 37 ; and H . W . Percy , 1853 . The other business of the evening included the raising of
Alessrs . Chapman and Ritcher , who were advanced in a most impressive manner . At the conclusion of the business the company sat down to a banquet , under the presidency of the new Alaster , Afterwards the usual loyal toasts were honoured . Bro . Henry Garrod , the Secretary of the lodge , responding to that of "The Grand Officers , " who , he said , had
the interest of Freemasonry thoroughly at heart . The Immediate Past Master , Uro . Austin , proposed the toast of "The Worshipful Alaster . " Having had something to do with the training of the present Alaster of the lodge , he felt , hc said , in a position to express an opinion is to his ability . He assured the members that they had in the chair of their lodge a most zealous and capable
•¦ Hicer , who had striven hard to qualify himself for the part to which , by the votes of the members , he had succeeded that night . In reply , the W . AL tendered his most sincere thanks . He trusted he might have the health and str . ngth to go through his duties during the year , and hoped at the close "f his term of office to have won as much esteem as his
predecessor . Hc further hoped the members would rally round him and assit in keeping the Belgrave Lodge to thc 'font under bis Mastership . lhe next toast was that of "lhe Installing Master . " ' he W . AL said he felt those present had seen by his predecessor ' s presidency that night how capable the outgoing blaster was . His working had really been a Alasonic treat ,
and bad made the ceremonies especially effective . He bad heen a thoroughly good Alaster to the lodge during the . year , hid they must all hope he would be long spared to enjoy the esteem he had won in their midst . fro . Austin , P . AL , tendered his sincere thanks . His " ¦ lanimous election to the chair in October , 1 S 91 , was a Kratifyinrr experience to him , and the members of the lodge
lv ould no doubt remember that on his installation he ex-I'fessed thc hope that he might be as well received at the e , ' i ) of his year of alike as he was at its start . His wish had been fully gratified , and he thanked his brethren most I'eartily . Since his admission into the lodge in 18 7 S he had
••• riven to win the regard of the members , and he was Exceedingl y gratified at the result , as shown by the reception . accorded him during the past year . . Hie toast of "The Past Alasters" was proposed in feel-!!' s terms by the W . M ., and was duly acknowledged by Ur ° . Hobbs , P . AL , and others .
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Then followed the toast of "The Alasonic Charities , " coupled with the name of Bro . McLeod , Secretary of the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys , who , in the course of his reply , brieliy sketched the work being carried on by the greatJCharitable organisations of Freemasonry . The Institution , he pointed out , stood just 'now in greater need of sympathy than at any period of its existence . They were
providing for 2 G 4 boys , and were using every effort to turn them out from the School fully capable . of battling with the ever-increasing competition met with on every hand . He was pleased to say that the W . M . of their lodge had consented to act as a Steward at the next Festival of the Boys ' School , and he hoped the members of the lodge would assist him in his Stewardship , and make it the best ever
known in the history of the Belgrave Lodge . The next toast was that of " The Treasurer and Secretary , " who each responded . In the course of his remarks , Bro . Garrod said the evening marked the commencement of his 35 th year of office as Secretary of the lodge . During that period he had only had the misfortune to be absent from one of its meetings , a record that
conclusively proved he had the interests of the Belgrave Lodge at heart . The toast of " The Visitors " was heartily honoured , the responses coming from several of the brethren present . The toasts of "The Officers and the Organist , " and then the Tyler ' s toast concluded the proceedings .
A special toast , as a vote of thanks , was given to Bro . Leipold , who , with his brother George , had done so much to conduce to the enjoyment of the evening . He was assisted in the musical portion of the programme by Miss Amy Sargent , Aliss Lilian Close , Air . VV . H . Wheeler , Air . W . SycUelmore , and Mr . G . Leipold ,
Rose of Denmark Lodge ( No . 975 ) . — The installation meeting of this successful lodge was held on the iSth inst . at the Horns Tavern , Kennington , when there was a numerous attendance of members and visitors . The members present included Bros . Walter Smith , W . AI . ; G . White , S . VV . ; J . Garnar , P . AL , Treas . ; John Noble , P . M ., Sec ; T . T . Willcox , P . AL ; John Brown , P . M .
B . A . Griffin , P . AL ; C . AL Campbell , P . AL ; E . Ayling , P . AL ; G . Bugler , P . AL ; W . H . Lee , P . AL , P . P . G . D . Middx . ; W . R . Williams , P . M . ; and others . Visitors Bros . A . Harris , 1 S 31 ; J . VV . Hartley , P . M ., Sec . 19 SC ; J . Porter , 7 S 1 ; J . Lindley , S . D . 795 ; W . Croxon , 1650 ; E . Dare , P . M . 1656 ; H . Campbell , J . D . 742 : C . D . Wood , Sec . 2345 ; R . E . H . Goffin , P . P . G . D . C Surrey
J . Farmer , 165 S ; S . F . Mackway , S . D . 2310 ; S . G . Murray , C 19 ; T . Brown , 1597 ; F . W . Upton , 619 ; W . Hamlyn , P . AL 1622 ; Alfred Harvey , W . AI . IQGJ ; A . H . Lee , 23 S 1 , * J . Roberts , P . AI . C 5 ; A . Aloore , P . AL 173 ; A . Lundie , S . W . 13 S 1 ; A . J . Sear , 05 ; E . E . Austin , LP . AL 749 ; T . H . Barker , LP . AL 1539 ; VV . W . Lee , W . AI . 23 S 1 ; and others . Lodge having been opened , and preliminary business
transacted , Bro . B . Griffin , P . AL , assumed the chair , and in an impressive manner installed Bro . George White as W . AL for the ensuing year . The following officers were appointed and invested : Bros . Walter Smith , I . P . M .: K . H . Gundry , S . VV . ; J . Hill , J . W . ; J . Garnar , P . M ., Treas . ; J . Noble , P . AL , Sec ; VV . Funge , S . D . ; H . Brooks , J . D . ; J . Hudson , LG . ; E . Ayling , P . AL , U . C . ; W . I . Inhv . Clrir . IV . M . HnnH . I ? Hi-uvirk . -. nrl VV
Bishop , Stwds . ; and J . Gilbert , Tyler . Bro . Griffin , P . AL , the Installing Alaster , completed his duties by an able delivery of the usual addresses . The W . AL then proved the excellent choice made oy the members of the lodge in electing him to the chair by initiating three gentlemen in capital style . Lodge was closed , and an excellent banquet was followed
by the customary toasts . Bro . Walter Smith , LP . M ., in proposing "The Health of the W . M ., " said that Bro . Geo . White , W . M ., was known to him both inside and outside the lodge , and he could therefore speak with more knowledge than many brethren present . He did not think that any brother who had occupied the chair of the lodge had more zeal for its welfare
than the brother who was now their W . AL Bro . White would do everything he could to strengthen and maintain the dignity of the lodge during his year of office . Bro . G . White , W . AL , returned thanks , and said his remarks would be very brief indeed . He trusted that at the end of the year the brethren would have the same good opinion of him . " The Initiates" having been duly honoured , the W . AL
gave " The Visitors " in cordial terms . Bro . A . Harvey , W . AL 1963 , said it had been a great pleasure to him to be present , and that was not his first visit to the lodge . The W . AL was a very dear friend of his , and they had watched each other ' s progress in Alasonry perhaps with a little jealousy . He congratulated the W . M . and also the lodge in having such an excellent Alaster to preside over it . Bros . S . F . Alackway , S . D . 2310 ; A . Lundie , S . W .
IJSI ; and II . Austin , LP . AL 749 , also replied , and expressed their appreciation of the admirable manner in which the installation ceremony was performed . The W . AI . next proposed " The LP . AL , " and said Bro . Smith , LP . M ., had done his work in a most exemplary manner , and the members were all pleased with his efforts . Hc had much pleasure in presenting the I . P . M . with a Past . Master ' s jewel unanimously voted at the last meeting , which he trusted would be worn and prized for many years
to come . Bro . Walter Smith , LP . M ., expressed his thanks for the kind consideration shown him by the members , more especially by the present W . AL and Past Alasters Griffin and Brown . Hc hoped to wear the jewel presented to him for many years as a reminder of those associated with him during his year of oflice .
" The Past Alasters " was next given by the W . AL , who referred to thc impressive rendering of the installation ceremony by liro . Griffin , P . M . They regretted the unavoidable absence that evening of Bros . Hinton , P . M ., and E . Clarke , P . M ., from whom telegrams had been received . Bro . B . Griffin , P . M ., in response , said he was much obliged for the kind manner in which his name had been
coupled with the toast , although the responsibility of haying to respond for such an august assembly rather weighed him down . He was pleased that his endeavours in the installation ceremony had pleased them , but it was only what any Past Alaster could have done equally as well or better than he . It happened to fall to his lot as the LI . M . had not had time to work up the ceremony . He had a great love for his mother lodge , and would be only
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too happy to do anything he could to further it in any shape or form . "The Treasurer and Secretary " was replied to by Bro . Garnar , P . AL , Treas ., and John Noble , P . AL , Sec , who congratulated the members on the prosperous condition of their lodge , and expressed their desire to further its best
interests in the future . "The Officers' " and the Tyler ' s toast closed an enjoyable evening . A programme of music was performed under thc direction of Miss Annie Wilson , assisted by Miss Annie Matthews , Miss Alary Wilkinson , and Alessrs . Frank Wilson and Musgrove Tufnail .
Hyde Park Lodge ( No . 1425 ) . —PRESENTATION TO BRO . W . CRAIO , P . M . —The regular meeting of this lodge was held at the Westbourne Restaurant , on the 3 rd ult ., when there were present Bros . C Coleman , W . M . ; W . Chappie , S . W . ; W . J . Vare , J . W . ; W . C . Heaton , Chap . ; W . Langridge , Treas . ; G . Read , P . M ., Sec . ; M . Rosenberg , S . D . ; T . Grant , l . D . ; E . Churchman , LG . ; James Stephens , P . M ., D . C ; D . F . Gellion ,
P . AL ; J . C . Allman , P . M . ; John Hutchings , P . AL ; Charles Powell , P . M . ; R . A . Bond , P . M . ; and W . Craig , P . M . Visitors : Bros . W . Hickie , P . AL noi ; N . G . Boswell , P . AL 1339 ; T . S . Taylor , S . D . 19 S 4 ; J . AL AIcLeod , P . P . S . G . W . Derby , Secretary R . M . I . B . After the regular business of the lodge was concluded , the brethren adjourned to the banquet , where the usual loyal toasts and that of "The W . M . " having been duly
honoured , Bro . James Stephens was called upon by the W . M ,, and said : Worshipful Alaster and Brethren , —It is an old saying that "some are born to honours , others have honours thrust upon them . " 1 feel that an honour has been thrust upon me to-night , but it is one which 1 accept as a privilege and with an amount of pleasure never yet in my life excelled . 1 only wish 1 had the eloquence of my Bro . AIcLeod , that
the duty devolving upon me might be discharged in a more worthy and able manner , but , VVorshipful Sir , believe me , as the mouthpiece of all the brethren now present , that what I leave unsaid 1 shall endeavour to make up for in the earnestness with which I shall bring before you that which I have to say . Brethren , at our last meeting we were told rather late in the day that a dear and esteemed brother of ours had either on that or the preceding day attained the
high and proud distinction of completinga jubilee of service with a large company in London—I refer to Past Alaster Craig . Well , brethren , we are all born , but we are not buried ; and while some are born ( to use an old and wornout phrase ) with silver spoons in their mouths , others are born to tread the heavy track of life with all its stumbling blocks in the way , and some succeed in over-riding these obstacles , and attaining a position which enables them in
their later years to settle down and to rest upon their oars , with peace and quietness . Brethren , our good friend , Bro . Craig , has discharged the duties which devolved upon him , grade after grade doubtless , in the service of his company , but no matter in what position he may have entered at lirst , he has so worked to the universal satisfaction of his superiors as well as of his subordinates , that I may tell you his subordinates love and revere him perhaps , better even than
his superiors , and brethren , that to my mind is an exceptional trait in the character of any man ' s life . It is a somewhat exceptional thing tbat a man who , having the power given him to control his fellow men , as our good brother Craig has enjoyed for so many years , many of his subordinates , perhaps , with but little education , and some who hardly know right from wrong , should have the love and affection of all who have toiled with him , and it is
indeed gratifying in the highest possible degree that this is the case with Bro . Craig . Brethren , 1 am one of those who feel imbued with the desire to , as it were , lighten the path of , We hy little presentations , thinking- it a most splendid institution . 1 sometimes get called the " champion cadger , " because very frequentl y when meeting friends I ask them to take a ticket for this or for that . But of all the testimonials with which 1 have been associated , I know
of none that was so unanimously taken up as this , resulting in the presentation which 1 am about to make to our friend . Brother Craig , —I have extreme pleasure in asking you to ac-rept this clock in the name of the brethren of this lodge , who , perhaps , if they were to speak individually , would say more than I have said with regard to your services , but as before mentioned , anything 1 have left unsaid which ought to have been
said will be counterbalanced by my sincerity and by my earnestness . Bro . Craig , may you be happy in the declining years of your life , because it is only reasonable to expect that one who has passed 50 years of his life in the service of this great company must be approaching the allotted span of three score years and ten , and I know that I only echo the wishes and desires of the brethren when I say may yout heart never cease to beat until that clock
ceases to go , that is until is worn out . Bro . Craig , I ask you in the name of the brethren of the Hyde Park Lodge to accept from them this present . The inscription on the clock is as follows : "Presented to VV . Bro . Win . Craig , P . AL of the Hyde Park Lodge , No . 1425 , as a memento of his having attained tbe jubilee of his service with the G . W . Co ., and as a slight token of the regard and esteem of the members of thc lodge .
November 3 rd , 1 B 92 . " Bro . Gellion , P . AL , then said : VVorshipful Sir and Brethren , —I cannot allow the present occasim to pass without saying one word for my dear and worthy friend with whom I have been associated for so long a time in my daily life . 1 never had a truer or a better Sriend , and never was there a better disciplinarian . He has been / inn , but he has been kind in the discharge of his duties , and no man
has ever said a had word of him either in his presence or in his absence . I can vouch here that I have had no greater pleasure than to be associated with such a noble man as my dear Bro . Craig , who has ever been my good friend and adviser . If I have been in trouble I have gone to him and have opened my heart to him , and he has always been ready to give me that counsel which was necessary in the time of need . I say now . as I have said before , that his
ruling amongst his subordinates was such that he never used any harsh means . He was firm , but at the same time good and generous , and I can assure you , my brethren , that for 45 years 1 have never had a worse word from him than I have had to-ni g ht . I echo ) vhat Bro . Stephens has said of my worthy friend , Bro . Craig . Bro . Craig's health having been drunk with honours , he replied as follows . * Worshipful Alaster , officers , and brethren
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those who had gone before in this respect , and he trusted the meeting inaugurated that evening would be repeated every year . All present had heartily enjoyed themselves , and would join in drinking with all sincerity the health of the VV . M . Bro . J . W . Belsham , W . M ., thanked the LP . M . for his kind remarks , and the company for their reception of the toast . He did not think he deserved ( lie flattering remarks
of the I . P . M ., but he could say that during his term of office he had endeavoured to do his best , and no man could do more . Possibly he had failed in some respects , and succeeded in others . In speaking of their first ladies ' banquet , which he trusted would not be the last , he felt deeply grateful to the ladies and brethren who had honoured them with their presence . If his humble endeavours had been
conducive to their enjoyment , he was more than doubly repaid . The Worshipful Alaster , in giving the toast of " The Ladies , " welcomed them on behalf of the lodge , and expressed tbe hope that the members would have the pleasure of their company on many future occasions . Bro . Cook , on behalf of the ladies , assured the brethren of their hearty enjoyment , and their thanks for the
opportunity afforded them of a visit to the lodge . Bro . James Stephens , P . M ., replied foe " The Visitors , " and said he had been accused of being a frequent visitor , which he admitted , for he felt more at home in the Westbourne Lodge than in any other . The hospitality of the lodge was unbounded , and its reputation was well-known . He was delighted beyond measure with his visit that evening ,
for that was the first occasion during the whole of his Masonic experience , on which his wife had been present at a "ladies" banquet . Knowing the W . M . so well and the active part he had always taken in regard to the ladies ' nights , and summer banquets , he felt he could not decline the invitation . A ball had been mentioned in connection with the lodge and he could assure the W . M . of his hearty
support if the project was carried out . The company separated at a late hour , having spent a thoroughly enjoyable evening , and the W . M . and members of the lodge are to be heartily congratulated on the success of the undertaking . Amongst the large number of brethren present were Bros . J . W . Belsham , W . AL ; I . W . Curtis , LP . AL ; R .
Rogers , S . W . ; A . Arrowsmith , J . W . ; J . Welford , P . M ., Treas . ; S . R . Walker , P . M ., Sec ; C . A . Cottebrune , P . AL , P . G . P . ; T . W . Allen , P . M . ; C . J . Biorn , J . R . Lambe , 511 ; T . G . Dacombe , VV . AI . 350 ; W . Back , ) . D . 2395 ; H . Campbell , J . D . 742 ; E . Rogers , P . G . Stwd . ; T . Middlewick , 1614 ; H . Windcott , S . W . 1793 ; and many others .
Belgrave Lodge ( No . 749 ) . —Tne annual meeting of this lodge was held on Wednesday , the gth ult ., at Anderton's Hotel , Fleet . street , w . ien Bro . W . I ) . T . Turnpenny was installed as W . AL for tho ensuing year , and the following were appointed as the officers : Bros . J . H . Brand , S . W . ; F . Kedge , P . AL , J . VV . ; P . Parsons , P . AL , Treas . ; H . Garrod ' , P . M ., Sec ; R . W . Benns
S . D . ; C . Doresa , J . D . ; S . E . Williams , I . G . ; J . W . Hobbs , P . M ., D . C ; A . J . Hexter , A . D . C ; A . F . Leech , P . AL , and H . Hexter , Stewards ; and H . Graves , Org . The following were present : Bros . E . Triggs , P . AL ; T . Weeks , P . AL ; W . C . Hall , P . M . ; J . N . Coltart , P . M . ; G . S . Elliott , P . AL ; S . Cohen , F . G . Richter , E . F . Dwelley , W . Kedge , F . Calvert , S . Guint , S . G . Halford ,
C . Scudamore , Crosutt , Chapman , T . Grogan , E . Hewitt , T . A . Turnbull , H . Cole , S . Rashbone , W . Elliott . and Tubbs . Visitors : Bros . J . AL AIcLeod , Sec . R . M . I . B ., P . P . S . G . W . Derby , & c . ; G . Ward Verry , P . P . G . S . B . England , Sic . ; W . H . Moss , P . M . 1330 ; A . E . Barrett , P . M . 1768 ; T . S . Taylor , P . AL 554 , & c . ; W . Vincent , P . AL ; W . Tyrrell , P . M . 2200 ; E . W . Brown , P . M . 145 ; VV . H . Morgan ,
P . M . 177 ; \ V . Hancock , P . AI . 2191 ; A . Russell , 749 ; J . Everett , 2209 ; J . H . Leipold , 1929 ; T . Sheppard , 1702 ; A . Gordan , 15 S 0 ; W . Grogan , 1493 ; R . P . I . Laundy , W . AL 2309 ; W . Golden , 1566 ; F . E . Elkskein , 1196 ; \ V . H . Jordan , 140 ; li . A . Holl ' mgsworth , 1924 ; J . Skelton , 1558 ; S . Hussey , 1 G 37 ; and H . W . Percy , 1853 . The other business of the evening included the raising of
Alessrs . Chapman and Ritcher , who were advanced in a most impressive manner . At the conclusion of the business the company sat down to a banquet , under the presidency of the new Alaster , Afterwards the usual loyal toasts were honoured . Bro . Henry Garrod , the Secretary of the lodge , responding to that of "The Grand Officers , " who , he said , had
the interest of Freemasonry thoroughly at heart . The Immediate Past Master , Uro . Austin , proposed the toast of "The Worshipful Alaster . " Having had something to do with the training of the present Alaster of the lodge , he felt , hc said , in a position to express an opinion is to his ability . He assured the members that they had in the chair of their lodge a most zealous and capable
•¦ Hicer , who had striven hard to qualify himself for the part to which , by the votes of the members , he had succeeded that night . In reply , the W . AL tendered his most sincere thanks . He trusted he might have the health and str . ngth to go through his duties during the year , and hoped at the close "f his term of office to have won as much esteem as his
predecessor . Hc further hoped the members would rally round him and assit in keeping the Belgrave Lodge to thc 'font under bis Mastership . lhe next toast was that of "lhe Installing Master . " ' he W . AL said he felt those present had seen by his predecessor ' s presidency that night how capable the outgoing blaster was . His working had really been a Alasonic treat ,
and bad made the ceremonies especially effective . He bad heen a thoroughly good Alaster to the lodge during the . year , hid they must all hope he would be long spared to enjoy the esteem he had won in their midst . fro . Austin , P . AL , tendered his sincere thanks . His " ¦ lanimous election to the chair in October , 1 S 91 , was a Kratifyinrr experience to him , and the members of the lodge
lv ould no doubt remember that on his installation he ex-I'fessed thc hope that he might be as well received at the e , ' i ) of his year of alike as he was at its start . His wish had been fully gratified , and he thanked his brethren most I'eartily . Since his admission into the lodge in 18 7 S he had
••• riven to win the regard of the members , and he was Exceedingl y gratified at the result , as shown by the reception . accorded him during the past year . . Hie toast of "The Past Alasters" was proposed in feel-!!' s terms by the W . M ., and was duly acknowledged by Ur ° . Hobbs , P . AL , and others .
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Then followed the toast of "The Alasonic Charities , " coupled with the name of Bro . McLeod , Secretary of the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys , who , in the course of his reply , brieliy sketched the work being carried on by the greatJCharitable organisations of Freemasonry . The Institution , he pointed out , stood just 'now in greater need of sympathy than at any period of its existence . They were
providing for 2 G 4 boys , and were using every effort to turn them out from the School fully capable . of battling with the ever-increasing competition met with on every hand . He was pleased to say that the W . M . of their lodge had consented to act as a Steward at the next Festival of the Boys ' School , and he hoped the members of the lodge would assist him in his Stewardship , and make it the best ever
known in the history of the Belgrave Lodge . The next toast was that of " The Treasurer and Secretary , " who each responded . In the course of his remarks , Bro . Garrod said the evening marked the commencement of his 35 th year of office as Secretary of the lodge . During that period he had only had the misfortune to be absent from one of its meetings , a record that
conclusively proved he had the interests of the Belgrave Lodge at heart . The toast of " The Visitors " was heartily honoured , the responses coming from several of the brethren present . The toasts of "The Officers and the Organist , " and then the Tyler ' s toast concluded the proceedings .
A special toast , as a vote of thanks , was given to Bro . Leipold , who , with his brother George , had done so much to conduce to the enjoyment of the evening . He was assisted in the musical portion of the programme by Miss Amy Sargent , Aliss Lilian Close , Air . VV . H . Wheeler , Air . W . SycUelmore , and Mr . G . Leipold ,
Rose of Denmark Lodge ( No . 975 ) . — The installation meeting of this successful lodge was held on the iSth inst . at the Horns Tavern , Kennington , when there was a numerous attendance of members and visitors . The members present included Bros . Walter Smith , W . AI . ; G . White , S . VV . ; J . Garnar , P . AL , Treas . ; John Noble , P . M ., Sec ; T . T . Willcox , P . AL ; John Brown , P . M .
B . A . Griffin , P . AL ; C . AL Campbell , P . AL ; E . Ayling , P . AL ; G . Bugler , P . AL ; W . H . Lee , P . AL , P . P . G . D . Middx . ; W . R . Williams , P . M . ; and others . Visitors Bros . A . Harris , 1 S 31 ; J . VV . Hartley , P . M ., Sec . 19 SC ; J . Porter , 7 S 1 ; J . Lindley , S . D . 795 ; W . Croxon , 1650 ; E . Dare , P . M . 1656 ; H . Campbell , J . D . 742 : C . D . Wood , Sec . 2345 ; R . E . H . Goffin , P . P . G . D . C Surrey
J . Farmer , 165 S ; S . F . Mackway , S . D . 2310 ; S . G . Murray , C 19 ; T . Brown , 1597 ; F . W . Upton , 619 ; W . Hamlyn , P . AL 1622 ; Alfred Harvey , W . AI . IQGJ ; A . H . Lee , 23 S 1 , * J . Roberts , P . AI . C 5 ; A . Aloore , P . AL 173 ; A . Lundie , S . W . 13 S 1 ; A . J . Sear , 05 ; E . E . Austin , LP . AL 749 ; T . H . Barker , LP . AL 1539 ; VV . W . Lee , W . AI . 23 S 1 ; and others . Lodge having been opened , and preliminary business
transacted , Bro . B . Griffin , P . AL , assumed the chair , and in an impressive manner installed Bro . George White as W . AL for the ensuing year . The following officers were appointed and invested : Bros . Walter Smith , I . P . M .: K . H . Gundry , S . VV . ; J . Hill , J . W . ; J . Garnar , P . M ., Treas . ; J . Noble , P . AL , Sec ; VV . Funge , S . D . ; H . Brooks , J . D . ; J . Hudson , LG . ; E . Ayling , P . AL , U . C . ; W . I . Inhv . Clrir . IV . M . HnnH . I ? Hi-uvirk . -. nrl VV
Bishop , Stwds . ; and J . Gilbert , Tyler . Bro . Griffin , P . AL , the Installing Alaster , completed his duties by an able delivery of the usual addresses . The W . AL then proved the excellent choice made oy the members of the lodge in electing him to the chair by initiating three gentlemen in capital style . Lodge was closed , and an excellent banquet was followed
by the customary toasts . Bro . Walter Smith , LP . M ., in proposing "The Health of the W . M ., " said that Bro . Geo . White , W . M ., was known to him both inside and outside the lodge , and he could therefore speak with more knowledge than many brethren present . He did not think that any brother who had occupied the chair of the lodge had more zeal for its welfare
than the brother who was now their W . AL Bro . White would do everything he could to strengthen and maintain the dignity of the lodge during his year of office . Bro . G . White , W . AL , returned thanks , and said his remarks would be very brief indeed . He trusted that at the end of the year the brethren would have the same good opinion of him . " The Initiates" having been duly honoured , the W . AL
gave " The Visitors " in cordial terms . Bro . A . Harvey , W . AL 1963 , said it had been a great pleasure to him to be present , and that was not his first visit to the lodge . The W . AL was a very dear friend of his , and they had watched each other ' s progress in Alasonry perhaps with a little jealousy . He congratulated the W . M . and also the lodge in having such an excellent Alaster to preside over it . Bros . S . F . Alackway , S . D . 2310 ; A . Lundie , S . W .
IJSI ; and II . Austin , LP . AL 749 , also replied , and expressed their appreciation of the admirable manner in which the installation ceremony was performed . The W . AI . next proposed " The LP . AL , " and said Bro . Smith , LP . M ., had done his work in a most exemplary manner , and the members were all pleased with his efforts . Hc had much pleasure in presenting the I . P . M . with a Past . Master ' s jewel unanimously voted at the last meeting , which he trusted would be worn and prized for many years
to come . Bro . Walter Smith , LP . M ., expressed his thanks for the kind consideration shown him by the members , more especially by the present W . AL and Past Alasters Griffin and Brown . Hc hoped to wear the jewel presented to him for many years as a reminder of those associated with him during his year of oflice .
" The Past Alasters " was next given by the W . AL , who referred to thc impressive rendering of the installation ceremony by liro . Griffin , P . M . They regretted the unavoidable absence that evening of Bros . Hinton , P . M ., and E . Clarke , P . M ., from whom telegrams had been received . Bro . B . Griffin , P . M ., in response , said he was much obliged for the kind manner in which his name had been
coupled with the toast , although the responsibility of haying to respond for such an august assembly rather weighed him down . He was pleased that his endeavours in the installation ceremony had pleased them , but it was only what any Past Alaster could have done equally as well or better than he . It happened to fall to his lot as the LI . M . had not had time to work up the ceremony . He had a great love for his mother lodge , and would be only
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too happy to do anything he could to further it in any shape or form . "The Treasurer and Secretary " was replied to by Bro . Garnar , P . AL , Treas ., and John Noble , P . AL , Sec , who congratulated the members on the prosperous condition of their lodge , and expressed their desire to further its best
interests in the future . "The Officers' " and the Tyler ' s toast closed an enjoyable evening . A programme of music was performed under thc direction of Miss Annie Wilson , assisted by Miss Annie Matthews , Miss Alary Wilkinson , and Alessrs . Frank Wilson and Musgrove Tufnail .
Hyde Park Lodge ( No . 1425 ) . —PRESENTATION TO BRO . W . CRAIO , P . M . —The regular meeting of this lodge was held at the Westbourne Restaurant , on the 3 rd ult ., when there were present Bros . C Coleman , W . M . ; W . Chappie , S . W . ; W . J . Vare , J . W . ; W . C . Heaton , Chap . ; W . Langridge , Treas . ; G . Read , P . M ., Sec . ; M . Rosenberg , S . D . ; T . Grant , l . D . ; E . Churchman , LG . ; James Stephens , P . M ., D . C ; D . F . Gellion ,
P . AL ; J . C . Allman , P . M . ; John Hutchings , P . AL ; Charles Powell , P . M . ; R . A . Bond , P . M . ; and W . Craig , P . M . Visitors : Bros . W . Hickie , P . AL noi ; N . G . Boswell , P . AL 1339 ; T . S . Taylor , S . D . 19 S 4 ; J . AL AIcLeod , P . P . S . G . W . Derby , Secretary R . M . I . B . After the regular business of the lodge was concluded , the brethren adjourned to the banquet , where the usual loyal toasts and that of "The W . M . " having been duly
honoured , Bro . James Stephens was called upon by the W . M ,, and said : Worshipful Alaster and Brethren , —It is an old saying that "some are born to honours , others have honours thrust upon them . " 1 feel that an honour has been thrust upon me to-night , but it is one which 1 accept as a privilege and with an amount of pleasure never yet in my life excelled . 1 only wish 1 had the eloquence of my Bro . AIcLeod , that
the duty devolving upon me might be discharged in a more worthy and able manner , but , VVorshipful Sir , believe me , as the mouthpiece of all the brethren now present , that what I leave unsaid 1 shall endeavour to make up for in the earnestness with which I shall bring before you that which I have to say . Brethren , at our last meeting we were told rather late in the day that a dear and esteemed brother of ours had either on that or the preceding day attained the
high and proud distinction of completinga jubilee of service with a large company in London—I refer to Past Alaster Craig . Well , brethren , we are all born , but we are not buried ; and while some are born ( to use an old and wornout phrase ) with silver spoons in their mouths , others are born to tread the heavy track of life with all its stumbling blocks in the way , and some succeed in over-riding these obstacles , and attaining a position which enables them in
their later years to settle down and to rest upon their oars , with peace and quietness . Brethren , our good friend , Bro . Craig , has discharged the duties which devolved upon him , grade after grade doubtless , in the service of his company , but no matter in what position he may have entered at lirst , he has so worked to the universal satisfaction of his superiors as well as of his subordinates , that I may tell you his subordinates love and revere him perhaps , better even than
his superiors , and brethren , that to my mind is an exceptional trait in the character of any man ' s life . It is a somewhat exceptional thing tbat a man who , having the power given him to control his fellow men , as our good brother Craig has enjoyed for so many years , many of his subordinates , perhaps , with but little education , and some who hardly know right from wrong , should have the love and affection of all who have toiled with him , and it is
indeed gratifying in the highest possible degree that this is the case with Bro . Craig . Brethren , 1 am one of those who feel imbued with the desire to , as it were , lighten the path of , We hy little presentations , thinking- it a most splendid institution . 1 sometimes get called the " champion cadger , " because very frequentl y when meeting friends I ask them to take a ticket for this or for that . But of all the testimonials with which 1 have been associated , I know
of none that was so unanimously taken up as this , resulting in the presentation which 1 am about to make to our friend . Brother Craig , —I have extreme pleasure in asking you to ac-rept this clock in the name of the brethren of this lodge , who , perhaps , if they were to speak individually , would say more than I have said with regard to your services , but as before mentioned , anything 1 have left unsaid which ought to have been
said will be counterbalanced by my sincerity and by my earnestness . Bro . Craig , may you be happy in the declining years of your life , because it is only reasonable to expect that one who has passed 50 years of his life in the service of this great company must be approaching the allotted span of three score years and ten , and I know that I only echo the wishes and desires of the brethren when I say may yout heart never cease to beat until that clock
ceases to go , that is until is worn out . Bro . Craig , I ask you in the name of the brethren of the Hyde Park Lodge to accept from them this present . The inscription on the clock is as follows : "Presented to VV . Bro . Win . Craig , P . AL of the Hyde Park Lodge , No . 1425 , as a memento of his having attained tbe jubilee of his service with the G . W . Co ., and as a slight token of the regard and esteem of the members of thc lodge .
November 3 rd , 1 B 92 . " Bro . Gellion , P . AL , then said : VVorshipful Sir and Brethren , —I cannot allow the present occasim to pass without saying one word for my dear and worthy friend with whom I have been associated for so long a time in my daily life . 1 never had a truer or a better Sriend , and never was there a better disciplinarian . He has been / inn , but he has been kind in the discharge of his duties , and no man
has ever said a had word of him either in his presence or in his absence . I can vouch here that I have had no greater pleasure than to be associated with such a noble man as my dear Bro . Craig , who has ever been my good friend and adviser . If I have been in trouble I have gone to him and have opened my heart to him , and he has always been ready to give me that counsel which was necessary in the time of need . I say now . as I have said before , that his
ruling amongst his subordinates was such that he never used any harsh means . He was firm , but at the same time good and generous , and I can assure you , my brethren , that for 45 years 1 have never had a worse word from him than I have had to-ni g ht . I echo ) vhat Bro . Stephens has said of my worthy friend , Bro . Craig . Bro . Craig's health having been drunk with honours , he replied as follows . * Worshipful Alaster , officers , and brethren