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it . It was as follows : " Bro . Byng was chosen to preside over the lodge , which he did with conspicuous Zealand ability , and during the following year—owing to the regretted illness of the W . M . precluding him from fulfilling his duties with the assiduity and regularity usual in the occupant of the presidential chair of the Burgoyne Lodge—Bro . Byng , as I . P . M ., still further merited the gratitude and esteem of the brethren by the manner in which lie supplied the place of the incapacitated incumbent . " It was not
necessary for him to add anything to that , except to record that he had worked hard for the lodge since that period . He then presented him with a very handsome diamond ring which he placed on Bro . Byng ' s finger , observing that the ring would bind the members with him for many years to come , and that he earnestly hoped he could continue as Secretary . The remarks of the W . M . were receivediwith greatjapplause .
The ring bore the following inscription : " Presented by the Brethren of the Burgoyne Lodge , No . 902 , to Bro . S . J . Byng , P . M ., Secy ., in commemoration of the 25 th year of membership , Mav , 1 S 9 C . " Bro . S . J . Byng , P . M . and Sec , who was well received , responded . He said that it was always a difficult thing to return thanks for one ' s self , but on that occasion it was more than a difficult task . When he got into the chair with the assistance of his old friend , Bro . Gabb , P . M ., the Treasurer , he did his very utmost to make the lodge a success . He had received every kindness from them alt during his long and happy
membership , and he was exceedingly grntified to have evidence of their appreciation by the splendid ring which they had presented to him that evening . He was " Father " of the lodge and they were all his boys and he was proud to receive the ring as their father . The Worshipful Master gave "The Initiate" remarking that they were always pleased to have initiates because it meant fresh life to the lodge . During his year of office he had had seven initiates and he was proud to have had so many . The new brother who had been received had paid strict attention to what he had gone through and he hoped he would turn out one of the best of Masons .
Bro . M . P . Plunkett replied in brief terms , thanking the members for having made him one of them . In g iving "The I . P . M ., Bro . Rashleigh , " the W . M . stated that Bro . Rasleigh was now going on the shelf of the Past Masters , but he did not think he would cease working as he was one of the best of Masons and had Masonry at heart . He had done great things for the Charities , having taken up over a hundred guineas in his Stewardship for the Girls' Institution , which he thought was a good record , but coming from so good a fellow they were not surprised .
Bro . S . Rashleigh , I . P . M ., on rising to respond , had a very hearty greeting . He said there was present a large number of Past Masters , and it was nice to see them there . When the lodge next met he would be one of the so-called old fossils , and he was proud to be one of them . As Master and I . P . M . he had done his level best , and he would continue his efforts for the lodge , which he dearly loved . He thourjht the lodge should subscribe liberally to the Charities , as they could well afford it . When he went up as Steward for the Girls the members well supported him , and he felt ithey would extend their liberality to another Steward .
The W . M ., in proposing "The Visitors , " remarked that it was a toast that was always received there in a cordial manner . They were honoured by the presence of a goodly number , and they were all welcome . Bro . VV . J . Gardner , P . M . 411 , responded . lie said that he was initiated 20 years ago , belonged to two lodges and was the " father" of one of them , and had twice filled the chair . It was a great pleasure for him to be present to see such excellent working , which must have impressed the initiate , and if he followed what he had gone through , it could not but make him a better man .
Bro . J . 1 . Byrg , P . M ., stated that it was a great surprise to him that he had been called upon to acknowledge the toast , but he was glad to be present on such an auspicious cccasion to see the presentation made to his brother , their Secretary . He concluded his remarks in a very humorous strain , which was received with much laughter . Bros . O . E . Riche , W . M . 2409 ; W . R . Barr , 1 ( 532 ; G . Cole , 137 ; and T . W . Fisher , P . M . 192 , also responded , bearing testimony to the excellent working and the way the visitors had been received and entertained .
The W . M . gave "Ihe Treasurer and Past Masters , " observing that no words ot his were necessary to call attention to the great services they had rendered to the lodge , which were appreciated . Bros . J . Beddoes , P . M ., and E . S . White , P . M ., responded in brief , but happy , terms . The W . M . proposed "The W . M . Elect . " He said that he was a good fellow , and they well knew his many qualities , and he would faithfully carry out the duties appertaining to the office of W . M .
In response , Bro . E . W . Pillenger stated that he was proud he had been elected W . M ., and he would be gratified if he turned out the success the present W . M . had been . "The Masonic Press " was next given , coupled with the name of Bro . R . T . West , who responded . In an eloquent speech , the W . M . gave "The Officers , " thanking them for their
great assistance , which had made , he thought , his year of office a good one , and he joined with the toast the name of Bro . C . Butcher , J . W ., who responded in very brief terms . Bro . White alio acknowledged the toast . The Tyler ' s toast brought a most successful gathering to a close . The following , vocally and otherwise , entertained the brethren : Bros . G . Gabb , P . M . ; R . H . Marchbank , J . J . Fifield , ij . Young , E . S . White , P . M . ; Auger , J . T . Byng , P . M . ; 1 . H . Stanley , and O . E . Riche , who received a well-deserved encore .
St . John ' s Lodge , No . 1343 . The annual festival was held at the King ' s Arms , Grays , on the 20 th u ' t . Mr . Jas . Higgins having been initiated , Bro . II . E . Brooks was passed , and Bros . J . Sivewright , T . A . Capron , and J . W . T . Bowton were raised to the Sublime Degree of M . M . by the W . M ., alter which Bro . F . W . Pelling , P . G . S ., S . W ., was presented to Bro . Charles Westwood , W . M ., by Bro . R . Atkins , to receive at his hands the benefit of installation , and who duly placed him in the chair of K . S . Bro . Pelling ' s first pleasing duly in his new position was the investment ot the I . P . M . and the decorating him with a well-deserved Past Master ' s jewel and collar . Thejewel was of an especially elaborate character , in
token of the lodge ' s appreciation of his brilliant services during his year of office . On the hanger of the jewel was a portraiture cf the patron saint of the lodge . It was a rrost artistic work in enamel , and was greatly praised and admired . Bro . Pelling subsequently invested his ollicersas follows : Bros . K . Ayres , S . W . ; J . Weymouth , J . W . ; Rev . F . Haslock , P . G . C , Chap . ; J . Howell , P . P . G . Std . Br ., Treas . ; H . C . Borradaile , P . P . G . Std . Br ., Sec ; Charles Cobham . P . P . G . S . of W . Durham , A-st . Sec ; G . H . Silverwood , S . D . ; Charles Asplin , J . D . ; G . Bird , I . G . ; J . G . Wingrove , P . G . U ., Org . ; R . Matthews , Asst . Org . ; R . Atkins , D . C . ; R . Walker ami H . H . Slater , Stwds . : and G . Martin , Tyler .
At the close of the ledge the brethren adjourned to a sumptuous banquet , provided by the host , Bro . G . Cunningham , and a happy evening followed . The musical programme included songs by Madame Marie Malia , Miss Lucy Johnstone , Mr . Norman j . Alslun , and Bros . J . R . Horncastle , Roland Henry , and Henry J . Andrew , Bro . J . Hay , a visitor , also contributing .
Ihe toast of the evening was that of "The I . P . M . " by the W . M . He was most highly complimented for his able work and his number of excellent initiates ; his resuscitation of the lodge of instruction and his " record " balance-sheet ; the success of the meeting of the Provincial Grand Ltdge held in Gray , under his banner , and his cautivalion of the ladies with a most successful Masonic ball , with last , but not least , his most magnificent help to the Charities , and which had topped Ihe whole province .
Among the visitors might be noticed Bros . George Harlow , P . M ., P . Z . 1013 ; G . V . Gissing , I . G . 1056 ; C . Harris , 1599 ; II . Hyde , J . W . 1227 ; J . \ V . Ward , 7 66 ; G . It . Seage , P . M . 781 ; W . G . Dingle , 206 . S ; A . Fergusson , 192 ; Orlton Cooper , P . M . 2 G 1 ; J . H . Rose , W . M . 1 O 22 ; E . J . Bowmaker , W . M ., and F . J . Cumine , I . P . M ., of 1009 ; John Ferguson , 1445 ; Albert Lucking , P . G . T ., Prov . G . D . C . ; C . J . R . Tijou , P . A . G . P . England ; and Bros . II . Forss , J . G . Beamish , E . B . Wilks , and VV . T . Corely , as distinguished visitors from Gravesend .
Ihe menu , or programme , of the evening was quite a work of art , and contained all the words of the songs , among which Bro . 1 lorncastle came out most Ihrillingly in the " Song of Thanksgiving "" Let my voice swell out through the great abyss To the azure dome above , With a chord of faith in the harp of bliss ; Thank God for Love 1 "
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Earl Spencer Lodge , No . 1420 . The installation meeting of this lodge was held at Stanley ' s Restaurant , Lavender Gardens , S . W ., on the 21 st ultimo . Present : Bros . H . S . Windsor , W . M . ; I | 1 Ollive , S . W . ; A . C . Mead , J . W . ; R . O . Moody , P . M ., I . P . M . ; A . Southam , P i \ Sec ; H . J . Marten , J . D . ; P . Dcdd , 7 . G . ; H . J . Adams , Stwd . ; J . J . losc-oh ' P . M .: F . VV . Bramall , P . M . ; J . Merry , P . M . ; H . G . Hills , P . M . ; G . S . Graham ' P . P . G . O . Middlesex and Surrey ; G . Ilayles , E . Hickmott , F . Kingsbury , and w ' Barrow . Visitors : Bros . G . White , P . M . 975 ; VV . Worrell , P . M . 7 G 6 ; F . VV . Bailev ' 230 S ; VV . J . Woodward , 72 S ; and A . Milne , W . M . S 40 . ''
I he minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , the report of the Permanent Committee was received , which showed the lodge to be in a highly prosperous state , a sum of £ 207 being in hand . Bro . Hickmott was raised to the Tliirt ] Degree and Mr . Philip Kashleigh Dodwell was initiated . Bro . Henry John Ollive , Master elect , was then presented by Bro . R . Q . Moody , P . M ., and duly installed in the chair by the retiring Master , Bro . H . S . Windsor . The W . M . then invested his officers as follows : Bros . A . C . Mead , S . W . ; H . J . Marten , J . W . ; H . S . Windsor , I . P . M .
1 ' .. Spooner , P . M ., treas . ; A . Southam , P . M ., Sec . ; P . Dodd , S . D . ; H . J . Adams J . D . ; G . li . Hayles , I . G . ; R . Q . Moody , P . M ., and F . Kingsbury , Stewards ; and ' j . Gilbert , Tyler . A sum of 10 guineas was voted to the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys , to be placed on Bro . Windsor's list . The lodge beiny closed , the usual banquet was held , when the loyal and Masonic toasts were given and duly honoured , "The Initiate " receiving special recognition . Bros . White , Worrell , Bailey , and Milne responded to the toast of " The Visitors . "
An excellent musical entertainment was carried out , in which the following took part : Miss Bessie Spells , Mrs . F . VV . Bailey , Bros . G . S . Graham , VV . J . Woodward and F . VV . Bailey . During the evening a handsome Past Master ' s jewel was presented to Bro . H . S . Windsor for the excellent manner in which he had discharged the duties of the chair during his year of office .
Addiscombe Lodge , No . 1556 . An important meeting of this lodge was held at the Public Hall , Croydon , on Saturday , the gth ult ., when there were present Bros . Sydney G . Edridge , W . M . ; A Young Hyland , S . W . ; j . M . Newnham , J . W . ; H . J . Thompson , P . M ., P . p . G . W ., Treas . ; A . Lambert , P . M ., P . P . G . D ., Sec . ; Joseph Harrison , acting J . D W . M . Sio , Grand Steward ; Alfred Pusey Keith , I . G . ; W . H . Lascelles ' , D . C ; John Chumley , P . M ., P . P . G . D . ; J . A . Stovell , P . A . Rentom , R . B . Paul , Frederick T . Edridge ( Mayor of Croydon ) , and R . F . Grundy . The joining members
were Bros . Dr . Nicholls , 4 63 , P . P . G . D . ; G . J . Atlen , W . M . 1329 ; L . Richardson , I . P . M . 157 ; and E . Ma % vdesley ( Town Clerk of Croydon ) , 20 S . The initiates were Messrs . John Aris , Joseph George Frisch , Henry Berney , and T . W . Dobson . The joining members were balloted for , and it proved to be unanimous in their favour . The ceremony of passing Bro . P . A Rentom was then gone through , and afterwards the four candidates were initiated in a very masterly and impressive manner by the W . M . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly proposed and heartily responded to , the W . M . proving himself equally an adept in his speeches at the banquet table as in the lodge .
Bro . Dr . Thompson was likewise most entertaining in his response to the toast of " The Treasurer . " The Tyler's toast closed the proceedings . The musical arrangements were perfectly carried out by Bro . Stovell . This lodge is most ably conducted , and may congratulate itself upon possessing not only a Secretary who is devoted to his work and a Treasurer who guards its funds , but also a W . M . who has the affection and respect of every member of the lodge , who know his worth and his kindly disposition .
Greenwood Lodge , No . 1982 . One of the most interesting and successful gatherings of this prosperous lodge took place on the 23 rd , ult ., when a large number ot brethren assembled at the Public Hall , Sutton , to enjoy the goodly entertainment provided of excellent working and bountiful hospitality , and last , but not least , to congratulate Bro . H . VV . Noakes on having initiated his son into the Craft . A reputation for a high standard of excellence in
working creates a responsibility which some Masonic lodges might shrink from , but the visitors to the above-named lodge discovered that the determination of the W . M . and ollicers to maintain the character and prestige which the lodge has gained in the past has been amply justified , and the personnel of the officers leaves no room for doubt that ( or , at any rate , several years to come , there is no lear of any falling off in point of excellence .
The lodge was opened in the presence of a numerous gathering of members and visitors , including the following : Bros . Hallows , W . M . ; 11 . W . Noakes , I . P . M . ; Thos . J . Carpenter , acting S . W . ; Capt . C . Phillips , acting J . W . ; W , T . P . Montgomery , S . D . ; Dr . P . P . Whitcombe , J . D . ; C . R . Ellis , P . M ., Treas . ; H . 1 ' . Gardner-Salt , P . M ., Prov . G . Stwd ., Sec ; B . H . Dames ' , I . G . ; C . J . Parke , P . M . ; J . C . Day , Stwd . ; Ernest Collard , Jas . R . Watson , and Capt . Leslie Antill . Visitors : Bros . G . VV . Speth , Sec . 2076 , P . A . G . D . C . England ; Rev . H . VV . Turner ( Rector of Sutton ) , P . M . 1347 , P . P . G . Chap . ; J . C . Burry , P . M . 1347 , P . P . G . Ore-. ; Chas . li .
Everett , W . M . 86 9 ; A . Owen , 395 ; A . Stribling , W . M . 1347 ; H . Whitney , W . M . elect SOi ; G . Greiner , P . M . 92 ; and others . After the usual formal business of reading the minutes of the last regular meeting , a ballot was taken for Mr . Louis Foley Noakes ( only son of the esteemed I . P . M . ) , Dr . Jones , and Mr . Carl Weil , and having proved unanimous they were initiated in a masterly style by liro . II . VV . Noakes . To say that the working was perfect is but laint praise , the beautiful ceiemony from beginning to finish , and the charge , was rendered with an eloquence which will long be remembered by those who had the privilege of listening to it .
After "Hearty good wishes" from the visitors , the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to a recherche banquet , presided over by the W . M . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were most forcibly given and right royally received . The Worshipful Master then gave the toast of "The Pro Grand Master , Deputy Grand Master , and the test of the Grand Officers , Present and Past , " at the same time expressing the pleasure he felt in having , as a visitor , Bro . G . W . Speth , 2070 , P . A . G . D . C .
Bro . Speth , in reply , thanked the W . M . and brethren of the Greenwood Lodge for the splendid reception given him that evening . Me congratulated the lodge on the excellent work done by its ollicers . Replying on behalf ot the body of Grand Ojlie-rs of England , he said there could be little doubt that however often deserving asp irants for that high honour might of necessity be disappointed , few or none ever attained the dignity who had not rendered good suit and service to the Craft . As one of the latest additions to the distinguished body which he then had the honour of representing , he
had made a special study of the Grand Ollicers and their duties . He had come to the conclusion that some were useful and some merely ornamental . Such ollicers as the Grand Secretary , Grand Registrar , Grand Director of Ceremonies , Assistant ( Jramj Secretaiies , the Presidents of the various Boards , and the Pro and Deputy Grand Masters had undoubtedly a great deal of important work to get through , and he appealed to the brethren present whether they did not do it admirably ? Others were useful in a
minor degree , but in spite of all his researches , he ( the speaker ) had been unable to ascertain that a P . A . G . D . C . ever had any work to do at all , and he supposed that lie must therefore relegate liimsell to the ranks of the purely ornamental Grand Ollicein . He always threw his whole soul into any work he was called upon to perform , and he therefore ti listed that , as his duty was to be ornamental , he should succeed in being very ornamental indeed .
Bro . the Rev . 11 . VV . Turner , P . P . G . C . ( rector of Sutton ) , in response to the toast of " The Piov . Grand Ollicers , " said the duties of Prov . Grand Ollicers were not very arduous in themselves , but he hoped their collars were given to them in recognition that they had tried , in their respective spheres , to keep up to a good standard the work 01 the ancient and beautiful ceremonies , and promote the true interests of the Craft . 1 e' ~ sonally , it was a very great pleasure to him to be present on such an interesting am . ia
tjuching occasion , when an old triend ol his own hail had the privilege ot inir . »" j , " son , and it was pleasant to think that the affectionate and happy relationship of lat ' and son which existed between them would in future be cemented and enhanced by ' further relationship of brother to brother , based on the grand principles of the Ul T . '' The worthy brother concluded his otherwise admirable iittle speech by remarking ti
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it . It was as follows : " Bro . Byng was chosen to preside over the lodge , which he did with conspicuous Zealand ability , and during the following year—owing to the regretted illness of the W . M . precluding him from fulfilling his duties with the assiduity and regularity usual in the occupant of the presidential chair of the Burgoyne Lodge—Bro . Byng , as I . P . M ., still further merited the gratitude and esteem of the brethren by the manner in which lie supplied the place of the incapacitated incumbent . " It was not
necessary for him to add anything to that , except to record that he had worked hard for the lodge since that period . He then presented him with a very handsome diamond ring which he placed on Bro . Byng ' s finger , observing that the ring would bind the members with him for many years to come , and that he earnestly hoped he could continue as Secretary . The remarks of the W . M . were receivediwith greatjapplause .
The ring bore the following inscription : " Presented by the Brethren of the Burgoyne Lodge , No . 902 , to Bro . S . J . Byng , P . M ., Secy ., in commemoration of the 25 th year of membership , Mav , 1 S 9 C . " Bro . S . J . Byng , P . M . and Sec , who was well received , responded . He said that it was always a difficult thing to return thanks for one ' s self , but on that occasion it was more than a difficult task . When he got into the chair with the assistance of his old friend , Bro . Gabb , P . M ., the Treasurer , he did his very utmost to make the lodge a success . He had received every kindness from them alt during his long and happy
membership , and he was exceedingly grntified to have evidence of their appreciation by the splendid ring which they had presented to him that evening . He was " Father " of the lodge and they were all his boys and he was proud to receive the ring as their father . The Worshipful Master gave "The Initiate" remarking that they were always pleased to have initiates because it meant fresh life to the lodge . During his year of office he had had seven initiates and he was proud to have had so many . The new brother who had been received had paid strict attention to what he had gone through and he hoped he would turn out one of the best of Masons .
Bro . M . P . Plunkett replied in brief terms , thanking the members for having made him one of them . In g iving "The I . P . M ., Bro . Rashleigh , " the W . M . stated that Bro . Rasleigh was now going on the shelf of the Past Masters , but he did not think he would cease working as he was one of the best of Masons and had Masonry at heart . He had done great things for the Charities , having taken up over a hundred guineas in his Stewardship for the Girls' Institution , which he thought was a good record , but coming from so good a fellow they were not surprised .
Bro . S . Rashleigh , I . P . M ., on rising to respond , had a very hearty greeting . He said there was present a large number of Past Masters , and it was nice to see them there . When the lodge next met he would be one of the so-called old fossils , and he was proud to be one of them . As Master and I . P . M . he had done his level best , and he would continue his efforts for the lodge , which he dearly loved . He thourjht the lodge should subscribe liberally to the Charities , as they could well afford it . When he went up as Steward for the Girls the members well supported him , and he felt ithey would extend their liberality to another Steward .
The W . M ., in proposing "The Visitors , " remarked that it was a toast that was always received there in a cordial manner . They were honoured by the presence of a goodly number , and they were all welcome . Bro . VV . J . Gardner , P . M . 411 , responded . lie said that he was initiated 20 years ago , belonged to two lodges and was the " father" of one of them , and had twice filled the chair . It was a great pleasure for him to be present to see such excellent working , which must have impressed the initiate , and if he followed what he had gone through , it could not but make him a better man .
Bro . J . 1 . Byrg , P . M ., stated that it was a great surprise to him that he had been called upon to acknowledge the toast , but he was glad to be present on such an auspicious cccasion to see the presentation made to his brother , their Secretary . He concluded his remarks in a very humorous strain , which was received with much laughter . Bros . O . E . Riche , W . M . 2409 ; W . R . Barr , 1 ( 532 ; G . Cole , 137 ; and T . W . Fisher , P . M . 192 , also responded , bearing testimony to the excellent working and the way the visitors had been received and entertained .
The W . M . gave "Ihe Treasurer and Past Masters , " observing that no words ot his were necessary to call attention to the great services they had rendered to the lodge , which were appreciated . Bros . J . Beddoes , P . M ., and E . S . White , P . M ., responded in brief , but happy , terms . The W . M . proposed "The W . M . Elect . " He said that he was a good fellow , and they well knew his many qualities , and he would faithfully carry out the duties appertaining to the office of W . M .
In response , Bro . E . W . Pillenger stated that he was proud he had been elected W . M ., and he would be gratified if he turned out the success the present W . M . had been . "The Masonic Press " was next given , coupled with the name of Bro . R . T . West , who responded . In an eloquent speech , the W . M . gave "The Officers , " thanking them for their
great assistance , which had made , he thought , his year of office a good one , and he joined with the toast the name of Bro . C . Butcher , J . W ., who responded in very brief terms . Bro . White alio acknowledged the toast . The Tyler ' s toast brought a most successful gathering to a close . The following , vocally and otherwise , entertained the brethren : Bros . G . Gabb , P . M . ; R . H . Marchbank , J . J . Fifield , ij . Young , E . S . White , P . M . ; Auger , J . T . Byng , P . M . ; 1 . H . Stanley , and O . E . Riche , who received a well-deserved encore .
St . John ' s Lodge , No . 1343 . The annual festival was held at the King ' s Arms , Grays , on the 20 th u ' t . Mr . Jas . Higgins having been initiated , Bro . II . E . Brooks was passed , and Bros . J . Sivewright , T . A . Capron , and J . W . T . Bowton were raised to the Sublime Degree of M . M . by the W . M ., alter which Bro . F . W . Pelling , P . G . S ., S . W ., was presented to Bro . Charles Westwood , W . M ., by Bro . R . Atkins , to receive at his hands the benefit of installation , and who duly placed him in the chair of K . S . Bro . Pelling ' s first pleasing duly in his new position was the investment ot the I . P . M . and the decorating him with a well-deserved Past Master ' s jewel and collar . Thejewel was of an especially elaborate character , in
token of the lodge ' s appreciation of his brilliant services during his year of office . On the hanger of the jewel was a portraiture cf the patron saint of the lodge . It was a rrost artistic work in enamel , and was greatly praised and admired . Bro . Pelling subsequently invested his ollicersas follows : Bros . K . Ayres , S . W . ; J . Weymouth , J . W . ; Rev . F . Haslock , P . G . C , Chap . ; J . Howell , P . P . G . Std . Br ., Treas . ; H . C . Borradaile , P . P . G . Std . Br ., Sec ; Charles Cobham . P . P . G . S . of W . Durham , A-st . Sec ; G . H . Silverwood , S . D . ; Charles Asplin , J . D . ; G . Bird , I . G . ; J . G . Wingrove , P . G . U ., Org . ; R . Matthews , Asst . Org . ; R . Atkins , D . C . ; R . Walker ami H . H . Slater , Stwds . : and G . Martin , Tyler .
At the close of the ledge the brethren adjourned to a sumptuous banquet , provided by the host , Bro . G . Cunningham , and a happy evening followed . The musical programme included songs by Madame Marie Malia , Miss Lucy Johnstone , Mr . Norman j . Alslun , and Bros . J . R . Horncastle , Roland Henry , and Henry J . Andrew , Bro . J . Hay , a visitor , also contributing .
Ihe toast of the evening was that of "The I . P . M . " by the W . M . He was most highly complimented for his able work and his number of excellent initiates ; his resuscitation of the lodge of instruction and his " record " balance-sheet ; the success of the meeting of the Provincial Grand Ltdge held in Gray , under his banner , and his cautivalion of the ladies with a most successful Masonic ball , with last , but not least , his most magnificent help to the Charities , and which had topped Ihe whole province .
Among the visitors might be noticed Bros . George Harlow , P . M ., P . Z . 1013 ; G . V . Gissing , I . G . 1056 ; C . Harris , 1599 ; II . Hyde , J . W . 1227 ; J . \ V . Ward , 7 66 ; G . It . Seage , P . M . 781 ; W . G . Dingle , 206 . S ; A . Fergusson , 192 ; Orlton Cooper , P . M . 2 G 1 ; J . H . Rose , W . M . 1 O 22 ; E . J . Bowmaker , W . M ., and F . J . Cumine , I . P . M ., of 1009 ; John Ferguson , 1445 ; Albert Lucking , P . G . T ., Prov . G . D . C . ; C . J . R . Tijou , P . A . G . P . England ; and Bros . II . Forss , J . G . Beamish , E . B . Wilks , and VV . T . Corely , as distinguished visitors from Gravesend .
Ihe menu , or programme , of the evening was quite a work of art , and contained all the words of the songs , among which Bro . 1 lorncastle came out most Ihrillingly in the " Song of Thanksgiving "" Let my voice swell out through the great abyss To the azure dome above , With a chord of faith in the harp of bliss ; Thank God for Love 1 "
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Earl Spencer Lodge , No . 1420 . The installation meeting of this lodge was held at Stanley ' s Restaurant , Lavender Gardens , S . W ., on the 21 st ultimo . Present : Bros . H . S . Windsor , W . M . ; I | 1 Ollive , S . W . ; A . C . Mead , J . W . ; R . O . Moody , P . M ., I . P . M . ; A . Southam , P i \ Sec ; H . J . Marten , J . D . ; P . Dcdd , 7 . G . ; H . J . Adams , Stwd . ; J . J . losc-oh ' P . M .: F . VV . Bramall , P . M . ; J . Merry , P . M . ; H . G . Hills , P . M . ; G . S . Graham ' P . P . G . O . Middlesex and Surrey ; G . Ilayles , E . Hickmott , F . Kingsbury , and w ' Barrow . Visitors : Bros . G . White , P . M . 975 ; VV . Worrell , P . M . 7 G 6 ; F . VV . Bailev ' 230 S ; VV . J . Woodward , 72 S ; and A . Milne , W . M . S 40 . ''
I he minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , the report of the Permanent Committee was received , which showed the lodge to be in a highly prosperous state , a sum of £ 207 being in hand . Bro . Hickmott was raised to the Tliirt ] Degree and Mr . Philip Kashleigh Dodwell was initiated . Bro . Henry John Ollive , Master elect , was then presented by Bro . R . Q . Moody , P . M ., and duly installed in the chair by the retiring Master , Bro . H . S . Windsor . The W . M . then invested his officers as follows : Bros . A . C . Mead , S . W . ; H . J . Marten , J . W . ; H . S . Windsor , I . P . M .
1 ' .. Spooner , P . M ., treas . ; A . Southam , P . M ., Sec . ; P . Dodd , S . D . ; H . J . Adams J . D . ; G . li . Hayles , I . G . ; R . Q . Moody , P . M ., and F . Kingsbury , Stewards ; and ' j . Gilbert , Tyler . A sum of 10 guineas was voted to the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys , to be placed on Bro . Windsor's list . The lodge beiny closed , the usual banquet was held , when the loyal and Masonic toasts were given and duly honoured , "The Initiate " receiving special recognition . Bros . White , Worrell , Bailey , and Milne responded to the toast of " The Visitors . "
An excellent musical entertainment was carried out , in which the following took part : Miss Bessie Spells , Mrs . F . VV . Bailey , Bros . G . S . Graham , VV . J . Woodward and F . VV . Bailey . During the evening a handsome Past Master ' s jewel was presented to Bro . H . S . Windsor for the excellent manner in which he had discharged the duties of the chair during his year of office .
Addiscombe Lodge , No . 1556 . An important meeting of this lodge was held at the Public Hall , Croydon , on Saturday , the gth ult ., when there were present Bros . Sydney G . Edridge , W . M . ; A Young Hyland , S . W . ; j . M . Newnham , J . W . ; H . J . Thompson , P . M ., P . p . G . W ., Treas . ; A . Lambert , P . M ., P . P . G . D ., Sec . ; Joseph Harrison , acting J . D W . M . Sio , Grand Steward ; Alfred Pusey Keith , I . G . ; W . H . Lascelles ' , D . C ; John Chumley , P . M ., P . P . G . D . ; J . A . Stovell , P . A . Rentom , R . B . Paul , Frederick T . Edridge ( Mayor of Croydon ) , and R . F . Grundy . The joining members
were Bros . Dr . Nicholls , 4 63 , P . P . G . D . ; G . J . Atlen , W . M . 1329 ; L . Richardson , I . P . M . 157 ; and E . Ma % vdesley ( Town Clerk of Croydon ) , 20 S . The initiates were Messrs . John Aris , Joseph George Frisch , Henry Berney , and T . W . Dobson . The joining members were balloted for , and it proved to be unanimous in their favour . The ceremony of passing Bro . P . A Rentom was then gone through , and afterwards the four candidates were initiated in a very masterly and impressive manner by the W . M . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly proposed and heartily responded to , the W . M . proving himself equally an adept in his speeches at the banquet table as in the lodge .
Bro . Dr . Thompson was likewise most entertaining in his response to the toast of " The Treasurer . " The Tyler's toast closed the proceedings . The musical arrangements were perfectly carried out by Bro . Stovell . This lodge is most ably conducted , and may congratulate itself upon possessing not only a Secretary who is devoted to his work and a Treasurer who guards its funds , but also a W . M . who has the affection and respect of every member of the lodge , who know his worth and his kindly disposition .
Greenwood Lodge , No . 1982 . One of the most interesting and successful gatherings of this prosperous lodge took place on the 23 rd , ult ., when a large number ot brethren assembled at the Public Hall , Sutton , to enjoy the goodly entertainment provided of excellent working and bountiful hospitality , and last , but not least , to congratulate Bro . H . VV . Noakes on having initiated his son into the Craft . A reputation for a high standard of excellence in
working creates a responsibility which some Masonic lodges might shrink from , but the visitors to the above-named lodge discovered that the determination of the W . M . and ollicers to maintain the character and prestige which the lodge has gained in the past has been amply justified , and the personnel of the officers leaves no room for doubt that ( or , at any rate , several years to come , there is no lear of any falling off in point of excellence .
The lodge was opened in the presence of a numerous gathering of members and visitors , including the following : Bros . Hallows , W . M . ; 11 . W . Noakes , I . P . M . ; Thos . J . Carpenter , acting S . W . ; Capt . C . Phillips , acting J . W . ; W , T . P . Montgomery , S . D . ; Dr . P . P . Whitcombe , J . D . ; C . R . Ellis , P . M ., Treas . ; H . 1 ' . Gardner-Salt , P . M ., Prov . G . Stwd ., Sec ; B . H . Dames ' , I . G . ; C . J . Parke , P . M . ; J . C . Day , Stwd . ; Ernest Collard , Jas . R . Watson , and Capt . Leslie Antill . Visitors : Bros . G . VV . Speth , Sec . 2076 , P . A . G . D . C . England ; Rev . H . VV . Turner ( Rector of Sutton ) , P . M . 1347 , P . P . G . Chap . ; J . C . Burry , P . M . 1347 , P . P . G . Ore-. ; Chas . li .
Everett , W . M . 86 9 ; A . Owen , 395 ; A . Stribling , W . M . 1347 ; H . Whitney , W . M . elect SOi ; G . Greiner , P . M . 92 ; and others . After the usual formal business of reading the minutes of the last regular meeting , a ballot was taken for Mr . Louis Foley Noakes ( only son of the esteemed I . P . M . ) , Dr . Jones , and Mr . Carl Weil , and having proved unanimous they were initiated in a masterly style by liro . II . VV . Noakes . To say that the working was perfect is but laint praise , the beautiful ceiemony from beginning to finish , and the charge , was rendered with an eloquence which will long be remembered by those who had the privilege of listening to it .
After "Hearty good wishes" from the visitors , the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to a recherche banquet , presided over by the W . M . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were most forcibly given and right royally received . The Worshipful Master then gave the toast of "The Pro Grand Master , Deputy Grand Master , and the test of the Grand Officers , Present and Past , " at the same time expressing the pleasure he felt in having , as a visitor , Bro . G . W . Speth , 2070 , P . A . G . D . C .
Bro . Speth , in reply , thanked the W . M . and brethren of the Greenwood Lodge for the splendid reception given him that evening . Me congratulated the lodge on the excellent work done by its ollicers . Replying on behalf ot the body of Grand Ojlie-rs of England , he said there could be little doubt that however often deserving asp irants for that high honour might of necessity be disappointed , few or none ever attained the dignity who had not rendered good suit and service to the Craft . As one of the latest additions to the distinguished body which he then had the honour of representing , he
had made a special study of the Grand Ollicers and their duties . He had come to the conclusion that some were useful and some merely ornamental . Such ollicers as the Grand Secretary , Grand Registrar , Grand Director of Ceremonies , Assistant ( Jramj Secretaiies , the Presidents of the various Boards , and the Pro and Deputy Grand Masters had undoubtedly a great deal of important work to get through , and he appealed to the brethren present whether they did not do it admirably ? Others were useful in a
minor degree , but in spite of all his researches , he ( the speaker ) had been unable to ascertain that a P . A . G . D . C . ever had any work to do at all , and he supposed that lie must therefore relegate liimsell to the ranks of the purely ornamental Grand Ollicein . He always threw his whole soul into any work he was called upon to perform , and he therefore ti listed that , as his duty was to be ornamental , he should succeed in being very ornamental indeed .
Bro . the Rev . 11 . VV . Turner , P . P . G . C . ( rector of Sutton ) , in response to the toast of " The Piov . Grand Ollicers , " said the duties of Prov . Grand Ollicers were not very arduous in themselves , but he hoped their collars were given to them in recognition that they had tried , in their respective spheres , to keep up to a good standard the work 01 the ancient and beautiful ceremonies , and promote the true interests of the Craft . 1 e' ~ sonally , it was a very great pleasure to him to be present on such an interesting am . ia
tjuching occasion , when an old triend ol his own hail had the privilege ot inir . »" j , " son , and it was pleasant to think that the affectionate and happy relationship of lat ' and son which existed between them would in future be cemented and enhanced by ' further relationship of brother to brother , based on the grand principles of the Ul T . '' The worthy brother concluded his otherwise admirable iittle speech by remarking ti