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him once more among them restored to health . ( Applause . ) They were , during his temporary absence , anxious to know how he was getting on , and they were glad to receive a ( rood rep > rt of him . They were also pleased that he took a voyage to South Africa . They trusted his restoration to health vvould be maintained , and that he would be with them many years and each year in increased health . Bro . A . Ritchie , W . M ., in the course of his reply , said he rose with a very great deal of feeling , such as , probably , no Master had ever risen with in that lodge before ,

because when he was initiated u years ago in that lodge , and sat close to where he now stoid , he felt that in joining Masonry and having had the great and solemn obligations laid upon him , and'having been told that from that great book , the Bible , a Mason was to take his cue throughout life , he could well inngine Colonel Newto- " Saying Masons should be -= ure that candidates they proposed would make good Misois . That was a text they all thoroughly appreciated and workod upon . If that principle wis always acted upon by some lodges Freemasons would be clear of the stigmi which was

sometimes cast upon them by the outer world . To act in the way Col . Ne . vton hid su *; gis ' . el he ( Bro . Ritchie ) had always felt it one of his solemn duties , and those gentlemen he had that evening proposed he was certain would take their stand in the Phieiix Lidje as Christians , straightforward , good men , and would work well for Charity . He hoped such were the men he should always introduce . When one ' s brethren pkced him in the highest position in their power , and having been installed ir . such a dignified and solemn manner as he had been installed by Bro . Allen he was sure the brethren would take

away with them the recollection of it . He had to express his thinks to Bro . James Stephens for making way for him . He was also thankful to the brethren for the sympathy they had shown in his illness . He recommended a voyage to the Cape to any one who was ill . Bro . Ritchie then gave some reminiscences of his experience of lodges in South Africa , where , he said , they carried out Masonry admirably both in the British and in the Dutch lodges . He was glad to be back ; he cauld mt see a lodge he loved

more than the Phcenix . He thanked the brethre ' n again very much-for what they had done in his absence . He could assure them that when one was away he could not help thinking of his own land , the home of his children , the grave of his fathers . Bro . James Stephens proposed " The Masonic Charities . " Bro . Ritchie , W . M ., announced that by the kindness of the brethren his list was already £ 110 . Bro . McLeod , P . G . S . B ., Sec . R . M . I , for Boys , responded to the tonst .

The remaining toasts were "The I . P . M ., " "The Installing Mister , " "The Visitors , " " The Past Masters , " "The Treasurer , the Secretary , and the Ollicers ol the Lodge , " and the Tyler's toast closed a most agreeable evening .

Crescent Lodge , No . 788 . The installation meeting of this flourishing Middlesex lodge was held at the Mitre Hotel , Hampton Court , on Tuesday , the 26 th ult . Present : Bros . J . P . Mears , W . M . ; J . A . Cruickshank , S . W ., W . M . elect ; E . Ii . Vinen , J . W . ; Ii . T . Edwards , P . M ., Treas . ; S . Larcomb , P . M ., Sec . ; W . S . Robinson , S . D . ; C . B . Butcher , J . D . ; J . J . Robinson , P . M . ; F . W . Bate , P . M . ; W . Dawson , P . M . ; C Murray , P . M . ; G . Cordwell , P . M . ; R . J . Beeton , P . M . ; A . Hancock , R . H . SleemanR . MilczniR . 1 .

, , Bishop , Kowiski , and Geo . Harrison , Tyler . The visitors were Bros . J . Cooper , P . M . I 7 ** 9 ; G . Procter , J . D . 1531 ; G . Samuel , P . M . 170 S ; A . J . Berry , P . M . 16 95 ; J . E . Robertson , Stwd . 173 , ; H . W . Parker , 1320 ; G . Thompson , W . M . 1744 ; A . Perl , P . M . S 13 ; C . T . Quicke , P . M . and Sec . 1531 ; J . Muir Smith , P . M . 7 SS ; A . Souhani , iSS ; C . Woodrow , P . M . 170 S ; W . Garrett , 1671 ; J . Latham , J . W . 1963 ; C . Dodd , W . M . 1194 ; and C . H . Stone , P . M . 507 , J . W . 1 C 41 . The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . R . I larry Sleeman was passed and Mr . R . 1 . Bishop initiated in a commendable manner bv the

W . M . Bro . J . J . Robinson , P . M ., D . of C , presented Bro . J . A . Cruickshank , W . M . elect , to Bro . J . P . Mears , W . M ., to receive from him the benefit of installation , which ceremony was most ably performed in a Board of 20 Installed Masters . The new W . M . invested his oflicers for the ensuing year as follows : Bros . E . E . Vinen , Prov . G . Org ., S . W .: W . S . Robinson , J . W . ; Ii . T . Edwards , P . M ., P . P . A . G . D . C , Treas . ; S . Larcomb , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C , Sec . ; C . B . Butcher , S . D . j A . Hancock , J . D . ; R . P . Morris , I . G . ; J . J . Robinson , P . P . A . G . D . C , D . C . ; R . Kowiski , Steward : and G . Harrison , Tyler . The three addresses were most ably rendered by Bro . Mears , the Installing Master .

The report of the audit meeting was received and adopted , which showed the lodge to be in a sound financial position , after which the lodge was closed . The brethren afterwards adjourned to an excellent banquet , supplied by the worthy host . The banquet ended , the W . M . presented the loyal and Masonic toasts , which were loyally received . " The Pro G . M ., the Dep . G . M ., and the rest of the Grand Officers , Present and Past , " having been cordially received ,

The W . M . proposed the toast of " Thc Prov . G . M ., Bro . Lord George Hamilton , the D . P . G . M ., and the Prov . G . Oflicers , Present and Past . " He said the Prov . G . M . had endeared himself to all , and was a most ardent worker , and the Prov . G . Oflicers were ever ready to do their utmost for the brethren . Hc coupled thc names of Bros . Beeton and Robinson with the toast . The toast was most cordially received .

In reply , Bro . Beeton , P . P . G . Std . Br ., very heartily thanked the W . M . and brethren for so cordial a greeting , and congratulated the lodge upon the resuscitation and the influx of such worthy new members . He hoped to see the lodge one of the best in the province . Bro . J . J . Robinson , P . P . A . G . D . C , also ably replied .

Bro . J . P . Mears , I . P . M ., next proposed the toast of "The W . M ., " who had succeeded to the chair of W . M . very quickly , nevertheless he had performed the duties to the satisfaction and appreciation of thc brethren . Being so busy commercially it would be impossible to bestow much time in acquiring the ritual , however it was gratifying to know the business of the chair would bc efficiently carried out to the entire satisfaction of the brethren .

Bro . J . A . Cruickshank , W . M ., in reply , said he felt his inexperience already as he had no doubt most of the old Alasters had done , but having felt the dip in the briny waters , he hoped in the future to bc able to acquit himself more perfectly and feel much more at home .

1 he Worshipful Master proposed thc toast of " The Installing Mister , " which was a most important duty , for he and Bro . Meirs had been associated for 10 years and noy he had finished the vatious duties in the bdge most perfectly , hivin ** - * acquitted him-. elf in the chair in a manner which rellected the greatest possible credit considering the limited time at his disposal . It was a great pleasure to present the testimony of respect in which he was held by the brethren , and he hoped the Past Master ' s jewel would remind him of , and that he would never forget the donors , and it was their earnest wish that he might live many years to wear the same .

Bro . Mears , Installing Master , in reply , thanked the Master and brethren for their very kind reception of his humble services and remarked he had certainly carried out his duties to the best of his ability . He had many friends in the lodge , and had had their counsel and guidance , but if it had not been for the guidance of Bro . William Dawson , P . M ., he could never have undertaken the duties of Master , and personally ne most heartily thanked him for his excellent assistance . The W . M . had praised him for thc work done but it had redounded greatly upon his able tutor . 'The splendid jewel would remind him of the good fellowship which existed in the lodge , which he hoped would long continue .

' I he toast of " 'The Initiate " was most cordially presented and received , to which L 10 . Bishop most suitably replied with the quotation— " I ' m bound , you have mv promise . " J

Ihe Worshipful Master next gave the toast of "The Visitors , " most heartily welcoming them to the lodge and hoped they would visit again . liros . Cooper , Quicke , Parker , and Wocdrow very cordially responded . I he toast of " The Past Masters and Ollicers " were duly honoured . Ihe Tyler ' s toast closed a very happy meetinc .

An excellent programme of music was arranged and directed by Bro . Ernest I '" . Vinen , T . R . C . O ., Prov . G . Org ., ably assisted by Miss Maude Ballard , Mr . Robeit ^ eir , and Bro . Harry Marriott , and Mr . W . W . Fletcher ( reciter ) . Bro . Ernest E . > men ably presided at the piano . Ihe P . M . ' s Jewel was manufactured by Bros . George Kenning & Son .

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London Scottish Rifles Lodge , No . 2310 . The installation meeting of this lodge took place at the Criterion Restaurant , Piccadilly-circus , W ., on Thursday , the iyth ult ., when Bro . James McKinlay was duly installed as W . M . for the ensuingyearin the presence of a goodly gathering of members and of many visitors . Present : Bros . F . H . Neish . Adjutant of the Corps ; G . G . Ferguson , Surgeon-Captain of the Corps ; F . W . Danter , 1593 ; G . P . Channing , J . VV . 19 S 7 ; G . Smith , 233 ; and others . *

The lodge was opened by the W . M ., Bro . Robert Grant , and the minute > of the previous meeting were read and conlirmed . The Auditors' report having been received and adopted , Bro . Andrew Wilson , 57 ( S . C ) , was elected a joining member . A ballot was taken for Mr . Francis Hampton , which proved favourable , and he was initiated into Freemasonry . The installation ceremony was then proceeded with , Bro . J . A . Braik , P . M ., acting as Installing Master . On the conclusion of this important ceremony , Bro . McKinlay proceeded to appoint and invest his officers as follows : Bro . Captain D .

Whyte , S . W . ; Graham Gordon , J . W . ; li . J . Husey , Treas . ; W . H . Pardoe , M . D ., Secretary ; W . Evans , S . D . ; A . J . Keys , J . D . ; Alexander Hampton , I . G . ; E . A . H . Gordon , D . C . ; W . T . Hay , A . D . C . ; W . H . Hislop and W . W . Horsburgh , Stwds . ; A . W . Buckingham , Org . ; and J . Wightman , Tyler . The W . M . then presented the I . P . M ., Bro . Robert Grant , with a Past Master ' s jewel in recognition of his

services during the preceding year . Bro . Grant suitably acknowledged the honour , and said he should esteem it a very high token indeed of their regard , and thanked them for their kind attention towards him during his year of office . He felt perfectly certain that the newly installed W . M . would exceed the slight services he had been able to render the lodge . The proposals foi initiation having been received , the lodge was closed .

At the subsequent proceedings of the festive board , the W . M . gave the customary loyal and Masonic toasts , which were duly honoured . The toast of "The Worshipful Master" was proposed and drunk with great enthusiasm . ln response , Bro . McKinlay remarked that although Master of the lodge , and desirous of conducting its affairs with decorum and credit , he was still a servant of the Order , anil would strive to see that the chair should not lose any of its lustre during his year of office . He was certain the co-operation of the Past Masters and members generally would result in the year being an unqualified success . The usual toasts were honoured , and the proceedings brought to a close by singling the evening hymn— " Auld Lang Syne . "

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Prince of Wales Lodge , No . 4 . The installation meeting of the above lodge was held at Mark Masons' Hill , on Monday , the 23 rd ult ., the W . M ., Bro . SirThomas Gibson Carmichael , Bart ., presided , and in a most able way performed the whole of the ceremonies , except the addresses which were given by Bro . John Smith , P . G . S . There were also present Bro . A . Lowe , J . W ., W . M . elect ( the S . W ., Bro . J . R . Reep , was absent through illness ) , Bros . H .

Lovegrove , P . G . L of W ., Treas . ; C . Pulman , P . G . I . G ., Sec ; W . G . Brighten , P . G . L of W . ; F . A . Powell , P . M . ; A . E . Mullens , JC . J . Axford , P . M . ; J . Read , P . G . O . ; and others . Visitors : Bros . II . Thomson tyon , Elsdon , and W . R . Massie , P . P . G . M . O . West Yorkshire . Bro . Major Larner was advanced to the Degree of Mark Master . The ollicers were invested as follows by the newly-installed W . M ., Bro . A . Love : Bros . J . R . Reep , W . M . 234 , S . W . ; J . Campbell Johnstone , J . W . ; A . E . Mullins , M . O . ; Nash , J . O . ; J . Smith , S . D . ; Major Larner , I . G . ; and Mills , Tyler . The Treasurer and the Secretary wcre re-appointed .

Noel Lodge , No . 505 . A icgular meeting was held at the Jolly Sailors Hotel , Kingston-on-Thames , on Monday , the lGth ult ., when there were present Bros . Captain T . Phillips , I . P . M ., as W . M . ; E . II . Lewis , S . W . ; J . 11 . Summer , J . W . ; E . J . Packington , M . O . ; C . S . Rogers , S . O . ; J . Wells , J . O . ; A . M . Levy , Treas . '; Dr . A . Oust , C . Yeatman , T . Pennington , and others .

Thc minutes of thc last regular meeting were read and confirmed . The ballot was then taken for Bro . T . White , O 5 ( Craft ) , which proving unanimous , he was advanced to the Degree of a M . M . M . in splendid style by the acting W . M . This being the meeting for thc election of oflicers for thc ensuing year , the choice of the brethren for W . M . fell upon Bro . Lewis , S . W . Bro . A . M . Levy was elected Treasurer , and Bro . G . Free reelected Tyler . A Past Master's jewel was voted to Bro . II . C . Croyin , Dist . G . Sec . North-East Africa , the retiring W . M . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren dined together , and the usual toasts were gone through .

Tun ASH , VICTORIA HALL , Aldershot , erected to commemorate her Majesty s Diamond Jubilee , was on Monday formally opened by Lady Pirbright , in the presence of a large and distinguished company . Lord Pirbright has undertaken to defray the expenses ol heating the building , which is greatly needed in the neighbourhood . THE . OPENING RACES of the Royal Victoria Yacht Club were sailed on Thursday at Ryde in most variable weather , stormy showers alternating with fitful sunshine . In

the 3 G-foot class Mr . Parker ' s Forella , for the first time this season , occupied the Eremier position , Mr . Grctton's Emerald being second . The race for 30-footers was won y Carol , the second prize going to Strathendrick . It is very evident that racing in the one-design class will be keen and interesting throughout the season . The sime day Crcsta , Polaris , and Wahia wcre the three first boats , and Speed . veil won another dig in the 24-foot class .

MK . IIKNKY SOMERS SOMERSET , son of Lady Henry Somerset , and grandson of the Duke of Beaufort , met with a serious accident on Thursday evening while out riding with his wife , Lady Catherine Somerset , near liastnor Cas'le , Herefordshire . His horse shied at something on the road , and threw him . Mr . Somerset fell on his head , receiving rather severe injuries . Assistance was promptly obtained , and the sufferer was carried in semi-insensible state to liistnar Castle , where he and Lady Catherine Somerset arc staying . Djctors were summoned from Malvern and Ledbury . Mr . Somerset has just been selected as the future Liberal candidate for South Herefordshire .

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