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"The M . W . Pro G . M ., Earl Amherst ; the R . W . Deputy G . M ., the Earl of Warwick ; and the rest of the Grand Officers , Present and Past , " was the next toast , and with it was coupled the name of Bro . Wilhelm Ganz , P . G . Org . Bro . Ganz replied . The I . P . M . then gave the toast of "TheW . M . " He spoke ol the popularity ol the W . M . among his comrades and the brethren of the lodge .

The W . M . heartily thanked the b rethren for the honour they had bestowed upon him . It was indeed most gratifying to him that he had thus commenced his reign under such happy auspices . He felt sure that , aided by his officers and the brethren generally , he might reasonably hope for a happy and successful year of office . On his own part , he could assure them that it would be his earnest endeavour to uphold the dignity and reputation of the Fitz Roy Lodge .

"The Instilling Master , W . Bro . J . Bertram , I . P . M ., " was given by the W . M . He rejninded the brethren of the efficient manner in which the late occupant of the chair had discharged its onerous duties , what a brilliant example he had set to himself and his successors . The W . M . spoke of the kindness and sympathy which had been shown to the brethren by Mrs . Bertram , of the pleasant evening the brethren had passed when she entertained the lodge , and how it had been her earnest endeavour to make the reunion a success . To mark their appreciation he begged that he might be

permitted , on behalf of the lodge , to offer to their esteemed I . P . M ., for Mrs . Bertram's kind acceptance , thc small token which he handed to him . It was a little brooch of elegant form and workmanship , on it , in proper colours , the arms ot the Hon . Artillery Company , with the Masonic emblems of the lodge . The LP . M ., in reply , said he had held an unique position , he was the only W . M . who had occupied the chair for two successive years . _ He thanked them for the kindness they had ever evinced for him , and most especially on the part of his dear wife , who would ever treasure the prettly little brooch which they had bestowed upon her .

TheW . M ., in giving the toast of The Visitors , " said it was one of their most ancient customs to receive visitors ; on the present occasion he extended a hearty welcome to all , who had honoured the lodge by their presence . Bros . Bateman and Woodward replied . "The Officers of the Lodge" was heartily received and acknowledged . Thc evening terminated with the Tyler's toast . The Fitz-Roy Lodge may be congratulated on an undoubted success . The musical arrangements were under the able direction of Bro . James Kift .

St . Nicholas Lodge , No . 2259 . The installation gathering of this lodge was held in the Masonic Rooms , Thorne , on Wednesday last , the 25 th ult . Present : Bros . G . Eland , W . M . ; H . A . Fenton , I . P . M . ; E . Hirst , S . W ., W . M . elect ; E . Simpson , J . W . ; B . Maskill , Treas . ; j . Constable , P . P . G . S . B ., Sec . ; T . J . Smith , S . D . ; R . Brew , J . D . ; A . P . Robotham , Org . ; W . Hallgatth , Almoner ; Theo . Barber , D . of C . ; J . Dugdale , S . B . j T . R . R . Marsdin , I . G . ; E . Donkin and j . Acaster , Stwds . ; F . Pine , Tyler ; J . H . Bletcher ,

P . M . ; S . H . C Ashlin . P . M . ; J . H . Pawson , P . M . ; G . E . Hardcastle , W . W . Peacock , E . Shellite , C F . Budds , and W . Pickering . Visitors : Bros . H . Wilson , 45 8 , P . P . G . S . B . ; H . Lindley , J . W . 45 S ; J . Cawthorn , 458 , P . P . G . D . C . ; J . W . Hanby , S . D . 207 S ; W . Woodley , 207 S ; R . J . Swaby , VV . M . 207 S ; M . R . J . Behrendt , 207 S , P . P . J . G . W . ; J . Long , 207 S ; B . Richardsou , 207 S ; J . Trippett , 207 S ; T . W . Turner , W . M . 242 ; W . Hainsworth , J . W . 242 ; T . Sanderson , 242 ; J . F . Hanson , 2491 ; W . Farrar , 2491 ; S . Jury , 149 ; J . Franks , I . P . M . 1482

A . W . Cundall , S . VV . 1482 ; M . Dowson , J . W . 14 S 2 ; J . Baratt , I . G . 14 S 2 ; T . Staniforth , Treas . 14 S 2 , P . P . S . G . W . ; J . Constable , Chap . 14 SJ , P . P . G . Org . ; and J . H . Hurdy , 2 C 4 . The minutes having been read , an extraordinary election of Treasurer took place , which resulted in the election of Bro . E . Donkin . Bro . Barber presented to the lodge the clothing of the late Bro . A . L . Peace , framed in oak , as a memento of that deceased lamented brother . Bro . E . Hirst , W . M . elect , having been presented to Bro . Pawson , P . P . G . Reg ., that brother installed him into the chair of K . S . in a truly ritualistic

manner , the working tools being given by Bros . Barber , Constable , and Fenton , after which Bro . Hirst appointed hisofliceis as follows : Bros . G . Eland , I . P . M . ; E . Simpson , S . W . ; T . J . Smith , J . W . ; E . Dorkin , Treas . ; Rev . ] . J . Littlewood , Chap . ; J . Constable , Sec . and Dep . Chap . ; B . Maskill , S . D . ; W . W . Peacock , J . D . ; Theo Barber , D . C ; W . P . Robotham , Org . ; W . Hallgarth , Almoner ; J . Dugdale , S . B . ; J . Acaster , I . G . and Asst . Sec . ; G . E . Hardcastle , Stwd . ; and F . Pine , Tyler . The addresses to the VV . M . were given by Bro . Pawson , to the Wardens by

Bro . Fenton , and to thebrethren by Bro . AsWin . Bro . Constable was re-elected Charity Representative . " Hearty good wishes " were given by all the brethren present . The W . M . hoped the brethren would give liberally of their alms at the collection , specially at this time , when Charity would doubtless be heavily and appropriately called upon as a result of the terrible war into which this country was now unfortunately plunged—a sentiment which was evidently reciprocated by all present . The lodge was then closed .

A sumptuous banquet followed the lodge , held in thc club-room , which had been specially decorated . After full justice had been done to thc good things provided , the usual toast list was gone through . The VV . M . gave "The Queen , " " H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , " and "The Grand Lodge . " The Na ' ional Anthem was sung with great enthusiasm , and " God bless the Prince

Wales" in appropriate veir . es written for the occasion . "The Provincial Grand Lodge" was responded to by Bro . Pawson , who gave a ery interesting account of Masonry and Masonic lodges of 40 years ago . Bro . Ashlin proposed " The W . M ., " and slid he had known him for many years , and was sure St . Nicholas Lodge must prosper with such an excellent brother at their head .

Bro . Hirst feelingly responded , and said he would do his duty to the best of his power , and , with his officers supporting him , he had no doubt of another successful year . Bio . Fenton proposed " The I . P . M ., Bro . Eland , " and spoke of the work he had done in prospering and decorating the lodge . Bro . Eland suitably responded . Bro . Hainsworth gave "The Principal Installing Master . "

Bio . Pawson thanked the brethren for their kind acknowledgment of his work ; hc was always ready and willing to do all he could for the lodge , of which he had the honour 0 ! being a founder . " The Officers of St . Nicholas Lodge" came next , to which Bro . Simpson , Stwd ., responded . Bro . Constable gave "The Visitors , " and said he was proud to see such a distinguished number had come round to honour their newly-installed Master ; he spoke as a very experienced visitor himself , and gave useful and practical hints in visiting lodges . In response , he called on Bros . Lindley and Turner to respond for themselves and their brother visitors from Crowle , Hudderslield , Sheffield , Rotherham , Scunthorpe , Hull , & c , which those brethren did in neat and appropriate speeches .

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" The Masonic Charities " and Tyler ' s toast concluded the oratorical part of lhe evening . During the happy time thus spent several songs were given . Bro . Hardcastle was a host in himself , his original comic ditties being quite a treat ; his original " Masonic Signs" was loudly applauded . Bros . Hainsworth , Peacock , Pawson , Hardy , and Maskill sang good and appropriate melodies , and the W . M . himself gave his popular recitation , the " Fireman ' s Wedding . " Toast and song followed in rapid succession , so that altogether a most enjoyable evening was spent , long to be remembered in the annals of St . Nicholas Lodge , No .

2 ? 59- Victoria Lodge , No . 2671 . The installation meeting of this flourishing lodge was held at the Masonic Hall , Windsor , on Saturday , the 2 rst ult ., when there were 41 brethren in attendance—23 members and iS visitors . The members present included Bros . E , Prince , P . M . 209 , P . P . G . Supt . of Works , I . P . M . and Sec . ; E . C Broquet , P . M . 209 , P . P . G . Std . Br ., S . W . ; W . A . Cocks , P . M . 2163 , P . P . G . Stwd ., J . W . ; W . H . Reed , P . M . 3 S 2 , Treas . ; E . Marshall , P . M . 771 , P . P . G . Std . Br ., -S . D . ; T . W . Turner , D . C . ; A .

A . Hardy , W . M . 3 S 2 and 21 G 3 , A . D . C . ; W . T . Harvey , P . M . 3 S 2 , I . G . ; A . W . Hall , jun ., Org . ; W . A . Hardy , S . W . 87 , and A . W . Hall , sen ., P . G . Org ., Stwds . ; C . A . Starkey , J . M . Payne , W . L . James , E . A . Stickland , Prov . G . Stwd . ; W . B . Kempton , W . H . Barney , A . Moss , A . Foyer , P . M . 3 S 2 ; J . H . Harding , E . G . Catter . E . B . Reed , and S . E . Young . The visitors were Bros . 1 . W . Martin , P . M .

414 , P . A . G . D . C . Eng ., Prov . G . Sec . ; R . J . Ball , P . M . 209 and 2536 , P . P . G . Reg . ; T . Taplin , P . M . 382 , P . P . G . D . C . Middx . ; J . J . Wilson , P . M . 382 , P . P . G . Purst . Middx . ; W . Andrews , W . M . 209 ; W . Kearton , J . W . 209 ; VV . E . Kington , W . M . 771 ; G . Gray , S . W . 771 ; Rev . F . F . Penruddock , J . W . 771 , Prov . G . Chap . ; S . W . Bowles , 771 ; W . H . Bale , P . M . and Treas . 87 ; F . W . Baker , 24 G 6 ; P . E . Culverhouse , 973 ; J . F . Fielder , W . M . 209 G ; T . Elven , 1 G 77 ; A . Mossman , 3 S 2 ; E . R . Young 1563 ; and Sam Masters .

, In the unavoidable absence of the W . M ., Bro . John Baynes , Prov . A . G . Purst ., his chair was occupied by Bro . E . Prince , who also acted as Installing Mister . After the opening of the lodge and the reading of the minutes of the last meeting , Bros . E . G . Carter , late of 3 S 2 ; A . C . Layton , I . P . M . 771 , Prov . G . Std . Br . ; E . B . Read , 382 ; and S . E . Young , 15 G 3 , were balloted for , and unanimously elected joining members of the lodge , the first , third , and fourth of whom , being in attendance , were admitted and returned thanks . The acting W . M . announced that on the occasion of

Bros . A . A . Hardy and J . J . Simcox representing the lodge as Stewards at the Festival of the Royal Masonic Institution for Girls in June last their lists amounted to £ 4 6 and _ £ i 3 13 s . respectively , and it was ordered that these results be recorded on the minutes . Bro . E . C . Broquet , W . M . elect , was presented by Bro . Harvey , A . D . C , to Bro . Prince , who duly installed him as W . M . for the ensuing year , and he was saluted by the Installed Masters present . The Board of Installed Masters having been closed the brethren were re-admitted to the lodge , ani the W . M . was duly proclaimed

and greeted in the three Degrees , and the working tools were presented to him , as well as the warrant of the lodge . The anthem , " Behold how good and joyful a thing it is , Brethren , to dwell together in Unity , " was rendered in a most effective manner by Bros . Ball , Kempton , Sam Masters , C A . Starkey , T . W . l Turner , A . VV . Hall , sen ., and A . W . Hall , jun . The W . M . then invested his oflicers as [ allows : Bros . W . A . Cocks , S . W . ; VV . H . Reed , J . W . ; E . Marshall , Treas . ; E . Prince , Sec . ; A . A . Hardy , S . D . ; T . W . Turner , J . D . ; W . T . Harvey , D . of C . ; W . A . Hardy , l . G . ;

A W . Hall , jun ., Org . ; and A . VV . Hall , sen ., and C . A . Starkey , Stwds . Bro . J . J . Simcox was appointed Steward also , but was not present for investiture , and the investiture of the Tyler , Bro . G . H . Powell , had to be deferred on account of his absence through serious illness . The Installing Master gave the three customary addresses most impressively . Some correspondence of a routine character was read ,

including letters of " regret at their inability to be present ( owing to fog and other unforeseen circumstances ) from several Masters of lodges in the Province of Berkshire and other brethren who were invited as visitors , and the lodge was closed , the brethren adjourning to the White Hart Hotel , where a most recherche banquet awaited them , during which a very excellent string band , provided by Bro . C F . Dyson , of Windsor , performed a well selected programme of music , and after grace " Laudi Spiritual !"

was sung . The usual loyal loyal and Masonic toasts were duly proposed and honoured , interspersed with some highly-talented singing by Mesdames Marion Perrott and Ada Kempton , Bros . Sam Masters , W . Bell Kempton , and C A . Starkey , and Mr . CL . Acton , accompanied by Bro . A . W . Hall , jun ., Org ., the musicil arrangements being under the able direction of Bro . Bell Kempton . The toast of "Tbe Oueen and the Craft , " and also that of " The M . W . G . M ., H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , the M . W . Pro G . Master , the Earl Amherst , the R . W .

Deputy G . Master , the Earl of Warwick , and the rest of the Grand Officers , Present and Past , " were proposed by the VV . M . The J . W ., Bro . Reed , proposed the toast of "The R . W . Prov . G . Master of Berkshire , Lord Wantage , V . C , K . C . B . ; the Deputy Prov . G . Master , Bro . J . T . Morland ; and the rest of the Prov . G . Officers , Present and Past , " coupling with it the names of Bros . R . J . Ball , P . Prov . G . Reg ., and A . W . Hall , sen ., Prov . G . Org . ( in the absence of the Prov . G . Secretary , who wis obliged to leave early ) , who responded in an able and pleasing minner , who

Bro . Ball commenting on the large number of members of the loi ^ e rejoiced in purple collars previous to the existence of the lodge , and Bro . Ha . ll expressing great gratification at the honour which had recently been conferred on him by the Prov . G . Master in investing him with the Organist's collar . The toast of "TheW . M . " was proposed by Bro . E . Prince , P . M ., who spoke of the very able and satisfactory manner in which , during his whole Masonic career , Bro . Bronuet had oerformed his duties in the various offices held by him since his initiation

in 18 S 7 , particularly when he held the position ot W . M . in the Etonian Lodge in 1 S 95 , and expressed the great pleasure he had felt through being closely associated with him all those years and his confidence that the same happy results would follow his efforts during the ensuing year . After an enthusiastic reception the W . M . responded in a most happy manner , thanking the brethren , and connecting with his reply the proposal of " The Health of 13 ro . Prince , the Installing Master , " and endorsing all that had been said as to ths happy and fraternal relations which existed between them . This toast was cordially received , and suitably responded to by Bro . Prince .

I'he W . M . then gave the toast ot lhe Visitors , a list of whom was readout , saying what pleasure was derived by the brethren of the lodge from having a goodly muster of visitors on all occasions . Bros . Taplin , Wilson , Bale , and Bowles replied in most felicitous terms . The W . M . gave the toast of " The Joining Brethren , " referring to each one ol them as a brother whom the lodge was proud to welcome . The three joining brethren , who had been present , had , however , just lelt to citch a train , and , therefore , there was no response . The toast of " The W . M . and Brethren of the Etonian Lodge , No . 209 , and the

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