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Brownrigg , Prov . G . M ., was then played by the composer , Bro . Stevenson Hoyte , Prov . G . Org ., who presided at the organ . The brethren subsequently dined at the Greyhound , and at the conclusion of a substantial repast , the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given in felicitous terms and enthusiastically received .

Bro . HUGH D . SANDEMAN , P . D . G . M . Bengal , responded for the toast of " The Grand Officers , " and said that as the Prov . G . M . had given an order that all speeches must be short , he would be very brief in his remarks . He felt that Bro . Gen . Brownrigg could not say very much in proposing this toast , for he was , as they were aware , one of the most prominent of their Grand Officers . This was the first occasion on which he had attended

the Prov . Grand Lodge , and he felt he had missed many pleasant hours , but he was determined never to be absent from the meetings in the future . He had been very much impressed with the large number of members present , which showed that the beautiful Province of Surrey was not the least of the Prov-G . Lodges under their M . W . G . M . He hoped they would soon meet again at their festive board .

Bro . Alderman A . J . LAYTON , P . G . Stwd ., Mayor of Croydon , said he had the distinguished honour of proposing "The Health of the Prov . G . M . of Surrey , Bro . Gen . Brownrigg . " He happened to represent the chief magistracy of Croydon , and he felt he was doing what his brethren would wish him to do , in tendering the members of the Prov . G . Lodge a hearty welcome . They all recognised how much the Masonic body had increased

and how necessary it was that there should be at the head of the Prov . Grand Lodge a brother whose amiability was acknowledged , and in whom there was complete confidence . They must look to the provinces to continuall y augment and increase Masonry , but they should have good men and not numbers only , and this would be aided by the discretion exercised by the officers . He understood that their kind friend bad been 16 years the Prov .

G . M . of Surrey , and during that time the lodges had largely increased , for he was surprised to hear that there were only nine lodges and three chapters at that time , and was gratified at the large increase which had taken place , which brought the numbers up to 32 and 13 respectively . They had in the Prov . G . Master a specimen of what good could be done for the Masonic

Charities , for in i 886 , when he was Chairman of the Girls' School Festival , they were enabled to contribute ^ 1300 on his list , for the brethren knew there was one representing them in whom they had confidence and esteem . In giving them the health of their respected and beloved Prov . G . Master , he trusted that whenever Bro . Gen . Brownrigg came to Croydon he would always receive the hearty welcome that had been accorded him on the

present occasion . The PROV . GRAND MASTER in reply , said he was accustomed in Surrey to receive more kindness than he deserved , but it was especially gratifying that evening to find his health proposed by one who was not a member of the province . He had very little to say in response except that it was an immense gratification to see the progress made by their province . The

present was by far the largest gathering over which he had had the honour to preside . He had received an application that day for the formation of a new lodge , and he had so much respect for Bro . Sandeman that he could not refuse . He asked them to accept his warmest thanks for the very kind welcome they had always extended to him during the sixteen years he had been their Prov . G . M .

"The Dep . Prov . G . M ., was next given by the PROV . G . M ., who remarked that Bro . Fred West was more than his ri g ht hand in Masonry , and that he could not tell the brethren how grateful he felt in having selected him to assist in the province . Those who knew Bro . West would feel he had made a good selection in appointing that brother to be his Dep . Prov . G . M .

Bro . FRED WEST , Dep . Prov . G . M ., said he felt that their illustrious chairman had p laced him in a difficult position in associating his name with the toast . He need hardly tell them that this being the 50 th year of the rei > jn of their beloved Queen and the 50 th year of the existence of their Province of Surrey , he had more than an ordinary task to fulfil . He also felt it difficult when he remembered that his position had been filled by

brethren who had been illustrious in the Craft and beloved in their province . When the Prov . Grand Master was good enough to offer him the important office of Deputy Prov . G . M . he pictured to himself the great responsibility placed upon him , and when he accepted the kind offer he hardl y knew how he should get through the difficulties of the post . But scarcely had he begun to visit the lodges in the province when he found that the kindness

which had always been extended to those who previously held his position , was extended to him . He felt proud to occupy his present post , lor he knew there were many excellent lodges in the province and that the individual members were excellent Masons . Most of the lodges not only understood the ritual thoroughly , but what he was particularly struck with was the great interest taken by the junior officers in their duties . He could

only assure them that as long as he had the privilege of holding the office of Dep . Prov . G . M ., he would use his best endeavours to carry out the duties successfully , and he was quite sure he should receive the cordial support of the members of the various lodges in the province . He sincerel y hoped they would all be spared many years to see their Prov . G . M . preside over them and to witness the continued prosperity of the Province of Surrey .

Bros . Rev . LENNOX HARVEY , Prov . G . Chap ,, and Rev . HERBERT TURNER , P . P . G . Chap ., having responded to the toast of "The Prov . Grand Chaplain , " Bro . GEORGE PRICE , Prov . G . Treas ., replied to the toast of his health , proposed by the Prov . G . M . He sinceiely thanked Bro .

General Brownrigg for the very kind manner in which he had introduced the toast , and was quite sure the words came from his heart . He had been the Prov . G . Treasurer for more than 30 years and had always received the greatest kindness and consideration during the performance of what had been a labour of love .

Bro . C HARLES GREENWOOD , Prov . G . Sec , in response to the toast of his health , said it would be quite impossible for him to adequately express his feelings on this occasion . He felt very grateful to the Prov . G . M . for the praise bestowed upon him for his humble effort to perform his duties . When he accepted his present position he had the difficulty , which they would all appreciate , of endeavouring to follow in the footsteps of one who

was not only respected , but who was the universal friend of every member of tie province . He had also the difficulty , which he thought at first insurmountable , in taking up the threads of the broken cord and of unravelling the tangles occasioned by the will of the G . A . O . TU . in taking away their late Prov . G . Secretary . He had , however , done his best and would continue to fulfil those dut es to the best of his ability so long as it pleased the Prov . G . M . to re-appoint him . He hoped the Secretaries of lodges

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would smooth his path and materiality assist him by sending in their returns at the right time and properly filled up . "The Prov . G . Officers , Present and Past , " and "The W . M . and Brethren of the East Surrey Lodge of Concord , " having been given and duly responded to ,

Bro . SUMNER , G . M . of Para , Brazil , replied for "The Visitors , " and thanked the Prov . G . M . for the honour conferred upon him by coupling his name with the toast . He was initiated in Brazil and being on a visit to England he had taken the opportunity of perfecting himself in the working of the Craft . He had everywhere been received most cordially and he should take back to America a remembrance of the excellent working of the lodges .

Bro . W . W . MORGAN , P . M . 211 , replied for "The Press , " and alluding to the Charities said he had no doubt that if the Prov . G . M . should at some future date accept the chairmanship of a Boys' School Festival , as he had previously done for the other two Institutions , he would be well supported by the Province of Surrey . The Tyler ' s toast then closed the proceedings .

Consecration Of The Hendon Lodge, No. 2206.

CONSECRATION OF THE HENDON LODGE , No . 2206 .

The roll of Metropolitan lodges was increased on Saturday last , the 30 th ult ., by the consecration of the Hendon Lodge , No . 2206 , which took place at its future home—the Welsh Harp , Hendon . This lodge has been started under exceptionally favourable auspices , which augur well for its future

welfare , for there is no other lodge in this locality , and amongst the founders will be found the names of several well-known brethren who have rendered good suit and service in the Craft . Owing to the unavoidable absence of Bro . Col . Shadwell H . Clerke , G . Sec , through illness , the ceremony of

consecration was ably and effectively rendered by Bro . James Terry , P . G . S . B ., Sec . R . M . B . I ., assisted by Bros . Dr . Turtle Pigott , D . C . L ,, P . A . G . D . C , as S . W . ; Lord John Taylour , as J . VV . ; Rev . R . J . Simpson , P . G . C , as Chap . ; J . L . Mather , A . G . D . C , as D . C . ; Jas . Willing , jun ., as I . G . ; and A . A . Pendlebury , A . G . Sec .

The following is a list of the founders , who were all present , with the exception of the two last named brethren : Bros . W . A . Scurrah , P . M . 2048 , P . P . G . S . of W . Middx ., W . M . designate ; Jas . Thorn , 957 , S . W .

designate ; H . E . Fraser , 2077 , J . VV . designate ; W . M . Stiles , P . M . ; A . H . Scurrah , G . H . Lewis , VV . W . Langley , A . A . Nottingham , A . J . Hearne , J . Midgley , and E . W . Wheeler . The visitors

included—Bros . F . VV . Dimsdale , J . W . 1507 ; G . Gregory , P . M . 153 S ; Jno . Read , P . M . 720 , P . P . G . O . Middx . ; H . Penton , 1319 ; J . C Smith , P . M . 1744 ; F . C . Joseph , 204 S ; J . Powdrall , 1744 ; W . J . Burgess , P . M . 1472 ,- H . Sadler , G . Tyler ; G . W . Knight , VV . M . 1507 ; H . j . Dutton , 1706 ; H . Dickey , W . M . 1744 ; A . L . Fryer , 1624 ; E . Maas , 173 ; 1 . L . Edmonds , 1507 ; E . Storr , P . M . 167 ; J . H . Warden , J . Weston , P . M . 1615 ; J . Hemming , J . W . 1287 ; W . Goodchild , P . M . 704 ; and W . VV . Lee , 1 S 97 .

The PRESIDING OFFICER having taken the chair and appointed his officers pro tern ., briefly addressed the brethren on the motive of the meeting , expressing the regret felt by all present at the absence of the Grand

Secretary , and predicting a prosperous career for the new lod ge . The founders having signified their approval of the officers named in the warrant , Bro . the Rev . R . J . SIMPSON , P . G . C ., Chap ., delivered an excellent oration .

The ceremony was then proceeded with and carried to a successful issue , the impressiveness being considerably enhanced b y . the admirable rendering of the musical portions under the direction of Bro . J . Read , P . P . G . Org . Middx ., assisted by Bros . Dutton , Fryer , and Prenton . The installation was next proceeded with , Bro . W . A . Scurrah being

duly installed into the chair as VV . M . for the ensuing year . Bro . W . M . Stiles having been unanimously elected Treasurer , the following officers were appointed and invested by the W . M .: Bros . J . Thorn , S . VV . ; H . E . Fraser , J . W . ; W . M . Stiles , Treas . ; A . H . Scurrah , Sec ; G . H . Lewis , S . D . ; A . A . Nottingham , J . D . ; VV . W . Langley , I . G . ; A . J . Hearne , D . of C . ; and Whiting , Tyler .

The customary addresses were then delivered by Bro . J . TERRY , the Installing Officer , with his usual earnestness , clearness , and expression . The WORSHIPFUL MASTER then said he had to make a proposal which would meet with a hearty response . There were several Grand Officers present who had come there at great inconvenience , to honour them with

their presence and to assist them in the consecration of their lodge . He might say that he had a letter from the Grand Secretary which he received that morning , in which he fears that he could not be present as he is laid up by illness . The Grand Secretary also expressed his great regret at his inability to perform the ceremony to which he had long looked forward ,

and the brethren would also regret his absence . The Grand Secretary had , however , sent a brother to deputise for him who had performed the ceremony to perfection . He alluded to their friend , Bro . Jas . Terry , P . G . S . B . They had , no doubt , all heard that brother give the consecration ceremony at lodges of instruction , but they were privileged to some extent ,

for he ( the W . M . ) had never heard him render that beautiful ceremony with greater fervour , or in a more successful manner than he had on the present occasion . They were also indebted to Bros . Dr . Turtle Pigott and Lord John Taylour for their assistance , and to Bro . Rev . R . J . Simpson who acted as Chaplain , and delivered the oration which had delighted them

all . Their thanks were likewise due to Bro . J . L . Mather , A . G . D . C . who acted the part of D . C . to perfection , to Bro . Jas . Willing , who kindly undertook the duties of I . G . and Bro . A . A . Pendlebury , who also rendered valuable assistance . He had much pleasure in proposing that the best thanks of the members be tendered to these brethren , and that they be

asked to accept the honorary membership of the lodge . The S . W . having seconded the motion , it was carried with enthusiasm-Bro . Dr . TURTLE PIGOTT , P . A . G . D . C . briefly returned thanks , and on behalf of the other brethren accepted the honorary membership so kindly