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S VV ., as VV . M . for the ensuing 12 months , the ceremony arid addresses being most ably and impressively rendered . The VV . M . invested his officers as follows : Bros . J . B . Sherring , LP . M . ( for Bro . Nicholas Cornock ); J . VV ("• -over , S . W . ; G . F . Spencer , P . P . G . S . Surrey , j . W . ; VV H . Hook , P . M ., Treas . ; \ V . S . Page , P . M ., Sec ; E Apelt , S . D . ; T . M . Wood , J . D . ; S . Earl , I . G . ; VV .

. VV . VVestley , P . M ., D . C ; and E . Owers and C . H . O . Chapman , Stewards . Among the visitors present were Bros . VV . E . Gompertz , P M-, Sec S 67 , P . P . G . D . Herts ; J . Wiseman , 1716 ; W . Havnes Dunn , S . W . 1298 ; Philip Sharpe , P . M . S 69 , pp G . S . B . Herts ; F . H . Tibbitts , P . M . 1950 ; J . E . Overed , LP . M . 170 S ; V . O . Clowes , 13 S 1 ; VV . F . Garrod ,

\> M . i 677 : - Phillips , 157 ; A . Cohen , S . W . iSS ; P . Frantz . LG . iSS ; John Heale , 451 J- L Cantle , P . M . , , VV . T . Tyrrell , 1471 ; and T . Butt , P . M . 700 . [ hebanquet was held at the Holborn Restaurant . The W . M ., in proposing " The Queen , " said the reason Masons responded so heartily to that toast on all occasions was not only because her Most Gracious Majesty was the

lirst lady in the land , but she was also the daughter of a Mason , all her uncles but one were Masons , all her sons but one had been made Masons , and her grandsons were following in their father ' s footsteps ; thus her Majesty was ever surrounded by Masons of rank and eminence . in proposing the toast of "H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , the M . W . G . M ., " the W . M . said he felt sure that the

progress Freemasonry had made in recent years and its present flourishing condition were in a great measure due to the attention , thought , and care bestowed on all matters relating to the Craft by the M . W . Grand Master . The VV . M ., in proposing "The D . G . M ., the Earl of Lathom , and the other Grand Officers , Present and Past , " referred to the noble work accomplished by the late Pro

Grand Master , the Earl of Carnarvon , also to the good work being carried on by the Deputy Grand Master , and to the excellent way in which the Grand Officers always did their duty . The l . P . M ., Bro . J . B . Sherring , in a most felicitous manner proposed the toast of "The VV . M ., " who , in responding , thanked the brethren for the many kindnesses

he had always received from them , and which that evening had culminated in enabling him to reach the summit of his Masonic ambition—the chair of his mother lodge . The Worshipful Master proposed " The Health of the Visitors , " and referred to the great pleasure it always gave the Lodge of Industry to welcome visitors , both at labour and also at refreshment .

The toast was responded to by Bros . Gompertz , P . M . ; P . Sharpe , P . M . ; Cooke , P . M . ; and others . The toasts of "The Installing Master , " "The Past Masters , " "The Treasurer and Secretary , " and "The Officers of the Lodge " were duly honoured , the VV . M . paying a well-deserved compliment to the Installing Master

for his most impressive rendering of the ceremony . The Tyler ' s toast brought the proceedings to a close . The musical arrangements under the direction of Bro . VV . H . Hook , P . M ., gave the greatest satisfaction . The artistes were Miss Dora Gill ( Gold Medallist L . A . M . ) , Madam Saffell , Mrs . Fuller , Mr . VV . Fuller , Mr . A . F . Crofts , and Mr . C . G . Mottley .

High Cross Lodge ( No . 754 ) . _ The first meeting of the year of this old-established lodge was held at the Seven Sisters Hotel , Page Green , Tottenham , on Wednesday , the 2 Sth ult . The increase in members and visitors speaks well for the present W . M ., Bro . L . E . Wilson . The business of the lodge on this occasion consisted of the initiation of two members ; balloting for and accepting

two for the next meeting ; the raising of a brother ; the appointment of a Steward to the Koyal Masonic Benevolent Festival , with a grant of £ 10 ios . ; the gift of £ 5 to the widow of a deceased brother , and the usual routine . It seems approaching flattery to say that the VV . M . performed

the various ceremonies efficientl y ( he being a Preceptor of a lodge of instruction ) , but they were rendered with that genial kindness and feeling which only the initiated can realise . The generous praise of the brethren tended to confirm this , and the expressions of commendation were well deserved .

The refreshment which followed labour was well served with the hostess ' s best attention , and the visitors and members thoroughly appreciated the efforts made for their comfort and enjoyment . The hospitality of the brethren to the visitors was quite marked .

1 he usual toasts were received and responded to . Ihe Tyler ' s toast brought a happy evening to a close . 10 the old Past Masters this meeting was a reminder of Weir early days , and everything seemed to indicate the 'uture prosperity of the lodge .

... Duke of Connaught Lodge ( No . 1524 ) . — he installation meeting of this prosperous lodge was held « Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-street , on Thursday , the 29 th ult ., when about So brethren attended . Amongst the members were Bros . W . Beasley , VV . M . ; J . H . Rich , S . W . ; VV ^¦ pson , J . W . ; VV . H . Brand , P . M ., Treas . ; C Lorkin , W ¦\' - S A ° ;\ - W - R ° 2 ' LG ' > E J" T" ™ bull , D . C \ ; i . Oakley , Stwd . ; A . R . Olley , P . M . ; J . L . Payne ;•* . ; VV . H . Lee , P . M ., P . P . G . D . Middx . ; A . FeTar 1 tl \ I . ¦ U n . ^« n „ TD T \ T . n > I"l _ l _ l- n i » if t .. roiaii

VL-V r . "' S' ™ " !» L - " - > «•• , r . m . j and others , '' iters : Bros . G . Cunvmington , 1607 ; A . G . Smyth , 1364 ; iV n . ° , ' ' 3 4 ; Hampden Evans , 1636 ; VV . Devey , on ; r li an ! f , ? S- T ° ye ' - I 32 7 > - F - Carr > P . M . 1607 k ; H . Halford , W . M . 1607 ; C . J . Smith , 1 C 56 ; A . 6 . ^ cl ; more ) I 7 o . J . H . Gilbert , W . M . , 050 j L . Lewis , Hi n , ? - Uarf °° t > 2 ° 4 S ; F . Dunstan , S . D . 1326 ; o ' l e w-, ' i ' , - n ; J- r V L ° ' 395 ; J . H . Baker Kl 'I' W , Iles > ' -D- lS 2 ° ; F- Lewes > ' 426 ; J . McLaren n- w , i , J- Lary > P'M- lC ° 7 ' i- H- W- Grace , P . M . others Jarr ° ' 7 I 3 ; Wl W- Lee ' > 23 Sl ; and

t \ t 1 % ms ° P ened > the minutes were confirmed , and M « f . udltors report received and adopted . Mr . VV . A . tW '" - s then initiated b y Bro . Beasley , W . M ., who man ' ' " ! fu Br ° - J- H - R , ch as WlM - in a very ab 'e invi > ri 1 ' r . e following officers were appointed and \ V 1-1 « Br ? - W - Simpson , S . W . ; J . Robinson , J . W . ; W ' , V BrantL P . M . Treas . ; C Lorkin , P . M ., Sec . ; P ilu 11

Urn- . Yir ™ ' „' , ¦>¦ » uu ; J . c ; 1- t'risDy , Tom ' s ™ - , ; 0 alde y' ,-G- ' - Pearse > D - - w ! P V ? Ml Archer ' Stwds "' and J- J- Marsh , cfFerf ; ,, 1 , / . Tne customary addresses having been senteVl y , ? llvered by Bro - Beasley , l . P . M ., he was pre-Ul and invested by the VV . M . with a Past Master ' s

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jewel in recognition of his able services rendered during the past year . The LP . M . having suitably returned thanks , Messrs . R . S . Parker and G . Buzzard were initiated into Freemasonry by the VV . M . Other business having been transacted , including the proposition of several candidates for initiation , the lodge was formally closed . The brethren having been photographed , an excellent

banquet was enjoyed by all present . The customary toasts were subsequently given , but brevity was the order of the evening , a capital programme of music being supplied by Miss Emily Lorkin , Messrs . VV . Austin Pettengell and J . W . J . Clark , and Bro . E . Frisby , Org . Bro . Hampden Evans was very successful in his humorous recitation entitled " Rare Readings . "

Bro . W . Beasley , I . P . M ., in proposing "The VV . M ., " said that was the first time he had had the privilege of proposing the health of Bro . J . H . Rich as VV . M ., and he performed the task with a great deal of pleasure , which would be shared by the brethren in receiving the toast . As the W . M . had led the way with short speeches , he ( the LP . M . ) would simply ask the brethren present to receive

the toast with enthusiasm . Bro . J . H . Rich , VV . M ., said he was much obliged to the LP . M . for the kind way in which he had placed the toast before them , and also to the brethren for their kindly reception of it . As they were all aware that was a very proud moment for him to preside over such a prosperous lodge . He felt the great responsibility attaching to the office , but

he would try to carry out the duties in the best manner possible . If they took a responsible position they must make up their minds for plenty of work , and he was pleased to hear several candidates proposed for initiation at the next meeting , as he hoped to have the ceremonies to perform at every meeting . He hoped to give them satisfaction , and should be proud to perform any work they might give

him to do . "The Initiates" having been given , and replied to by Bros . Meakin , Parker , and Buzzard , The Worshipful Master gave " The Visitors , " and said they were favoured with the attendance of many distinguished brethren from other lodges . The members were pleased to welcome 34 visitors , and hoped to see them all on

a future occasion . Bro . C . H . Halford , VV . M . 1607 , said he felt diffident in responding for the large array of visitors , as his powers of speech were not great enough to do it justice . He thanked Bro . Olley , P .. VI ., for affording him the opportunity of visiting the lodge for the first time , and was glad to be supported by several brethren of his mother

lodge—Loyaltyon whose behalf he wished the Duke of Connaught Lodge a most happy and prosperous year . He felt sure every visitor had appreciated the evening ' s entertainment , and particularly the manner in which Bro . 'Beasley , LP . M ., who was in many ways associated with the Loyalty Lodge and the lodge of instruction , had rendered the installation ceremony .

Bro . Grace , P . M . 73 , also returned thanks for the hearty reception accorded the toast . The admirable manner in which the VV . M . worked the initiation ceremony was a good omen tor the lodge during the coming year . The Worshipful Master then said that as time was short he would couple the toast of "The LP . M . and Installing Master" with " The Past Masters , Treasurer , and

Secretary . " They had all seen the ability displayed by the Installing Master , and were , gratified at the way he had performed his duties . They also knew how kind and genial the Past Masters were , and how ready to assist at all times for the good of the lodge . Bro . Brand , P . M ., had performed the duties of Treasurer for many years , and the satisfactory

financial condition of the lodge proved how well he had carried out his onerous task . He could not speak too highly of Bro . Lorkin , P . M ., Sec , who afforded them all assistance when required . Bro . VV . Beasley , LP . M ., responded , and "The Officers " having been given , the Tylers' toast closed the proceedings .

Farringdon Without Lodge ( No . 1745 ) . —This prosperous civic lodge met at the Viaduct Hotel , Holborn , on the 26 th ult . Among those in attendance were Bros . R . Webber , VV . M . ; T . Simpson , P . M ., acting S . W . ; Nelson Prower , M . A ., J . W . ; H . J . Lardner , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C . Surrey , Treas . ; J . Young , P . M ., acting S . D . ; P . N . Lardner , J . D . ; Capt . T . C . Walls ,

P . M ., P . P . G . W ., D . C ; H . Herbert , I . G . ; Bachoffner , Stwd . ; Schultz , I . P . M . ; and others . The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . Shapcott was passed to the Second Degree . The ballot was taken on behalf of Messrs . J . Evans , W . R . Witt , and H . Harden for initiation , and for Bro . Benjamin Beach , S 61 , for joining . The ceremonies of passing

and initiation were ably carried out by the LP . M . Apologies for non-attendance were received from Bros . VV . H . Jackson , P . M ., Sec . ; F . Kent , S . D . ; and others . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to the banquet . The usual toasts followed , and a most enjoyable evening was spent .

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PROVINCIAL MEETINGS .

BARNET . Gladsmuir Lodge ( No . 1385 ) . —The installation meeting was held at the Red Lion Hotel on Friday , the 30 th ult . At the commencement of the proceedings Bro . T . H . Martin , Prov . G . S . B ., LP . M ., presided , in the unavoidable absence of Bro . J . H . Baxter , W . M ., who was ,

however , present later in the evening , the following officers and members being in attendance , namely : Bros . J . E . Cussans , P . M . 403 , P . P . S . G . W ., S . W . and VV . M . elect ; S . Tryon , J . W . ; VV . K . Hopkin , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B ., Treas . ; R . Fisher Young , P . M ., P . P . J . CD ., Sec ; G . Blizard Abbott , S . D . ; F . Thompson , J . D . ; Charles Gray ,

P . M ., P . P . G . S . B ., D . C ; R . VV . Oldfield , A . D . C . ; F , C Collingwood , LG . ; W . H . G . Ball , P . M . 45 , Stwd . ; R . VV . Goddard , P . M . 05 , Tyler ; T . S . Carter , P . M . 403 , P . P . J . G . W . ; J . Brittain , P . M ., P . P . J . G . W . ; Geo . Askew , P . M ., P . P . S . G . D . ; J . P . Euerby , P . M ., P . P . G . D . ; H . J . Tibbatts , VV . j . Marshall , John Curnow , J . B . Poole ,

VV . Anneveld , h . G . Mason , B . Spicer , and VV . F . Chifferiel . There were also present as visitors Bros . T . F . Halsey , M . P ., Prov . G . M . ; Alfred Baker , VV . M . 403 , P . P . G . S . B . ; E . P . Debenham , W . M . 1479 , Prov . Grand Reg . ; H . Weinberger , D . C . 1540 ; A . Graddaye , 179 s ; J . F . Haskins , Org . 1634 ; J . H . Mathews , S . W . 104 :

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J . E . Overed , l . P . M . 179 S ; Geo . Clarke , P . M . 1950 ; A . VV . Gerrard , I . G . 204 S ; D . Watson , P . M . 30 S , P . P . G . D . Devonshire ; and G . VV . Brumell , 1414 . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , Bro . R . Fisher Young , P . M ., Sec , took the chair , and proceeded to install Bro . I . E . Cussans , W . M .

elect , as Master for the ensuing year , the ceremony being very ably and impressively rendered . Bro . Cussans then appointed as his officers for the ensuing year Bros . S . Tryon , S . W . ; G . Blizard Abbott , J . W . ; VV . K . Hopkin , P . M ., Treas . ; Charles Gray , P . M ., Sec . ; F . Thompson , S . D . ; F . C . Collingwood , J . D . ; R . F . Young , P . M .,

D . C . ; VV . H . G . Ball , P . M . 45 , A . D . C . ; R . W . Oldfield , LG . ; VV . F . Chifferiel , Stwd . ; and R . W . Goddard , P . M . 65 , Tyler . A ballot for a Life-Governorship to one of the Charitable Institutions resulted in the prize being obtained by Bro . Holmes ; Bro . Hopkins , P . M ., Treas ., was appointed to represent the lodge on the Provincial Audit Committee , and Bro . R . F . Young P . M .,

D . of C , on that of the Hertfordshire Masonic Charity Association ; and the Trustees , officers , and Committee of the Gladsmuir Benevolent Fund having been appointed , lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to the banquet under the presidency of Bro . J . E . Cussans , VV . M ., who was supported on his right by the R . W . Prov . Grand Master and Bros . Carter , Baker , Watson . and on his

left by Bros . Baxter , LP . M . ; Martin , P . M . ; Gray , P . M ., Sec ; Young , P . M ., D . C ; and Hopkin , P . M ., Treas . The usual toasts were duly honoured , the Provincial Grand Master in acknowledging the compliment , very cordially thanking the brethren for the heartiness of their reception , and expressing his satisfaction at finding the lodge in so prosperous a condition .

In proposing The Health of the Past Masters " the VV . M . congratulated Bro . Baxter , his immediate predecessor , on the success which had attended him during his year of office , and affixed to his breast the Past Master ' s jewel , which had been unanimously voted him by the lodge in recognition of his services and the uniform kindness and courtesy he had shown to the members . " The Health of the VV . M . " was received with great

enthusiasm , and appropriately acknowledged , while the toast of "The Masonic Charities" resulted in Bro . J . B . Poole vdlunteering his services as Steward at the approaching Festival of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution . The pleasures of the evening were greatly enhanced by the songs contributed by Bros . Gray , Baxter , Mason , Oldfield , and others , while Bro . Haskins presided with his usual ability at the piano .

BERKHAMPSTEAD . Berkhampstead Lodge ( No . 504 ) . —The installation meeting was held at the Masonic Hall , to the rear of the King ' s Arms Hotel , on Wednesday , the 28 th ult . Bro . S . R . Timson , P . S . G . D ., VV . M ., presided , and was supported by Bros . A . Prudames , P . A . G . Sec , S . W ., VV . M . elect ; A . W . Vaisey , P . G . Stwd ., J . W . ; the Rev .

A . johnson , P . M ., P . P . G . C . Oxon and Herts , Chap . ; F . O . Lane , P . M ., P . P . G . S . of W ., Treas . ; Chas . Bullock , P . M ., P . P . G . R ., P . G . Sec , Sec ; VV . Lowndes , P . G . Stwd ., S . D . ; H . H . Cooper , I . G . ; J . T . Rowe , P . M ., P . P . J . CD ., D . C ; W . H . Rowe , P . M ., P . P . S . G . W ., and G . Austin , l . P . M . 1130 , P . P . G . S . of VV . Leicestershire and Rutland , Stewards ; the Rev . C . J . Langley , P . G . Org ., Org . ; A . Pavett , Tyler ; T . Graham Robinson , P . M .,

P . S . G . W . ; H . J . Foster , P . M ., P . P . S . G . D . ; W . H . Hobson , P . M ., P . P . J . G . W . ; R . H . Bookey , VV . Lovell , J . Bunker , F . Dwight , W . Field , A . F . Marsh , A . Clarke , E . H . Wagstaff , C . J . Gilbert , E . J . Layton , and H . Kemp . The visitors included Bros . T . S . Carter , P . M ., Sec 403 , P . P . J . G . W . ; A . Baker , W . M . 403 , P . P . G . S . B . ; R , Bird , VV . M . S 69 , P . M . 2054 , P . P . G . S . B . ; L . Patterson ,

VV . M . 1757 ; Duncan , J . W . 1757 ; E . C Mulvey , VV . M . 2353 ; H . Nash , W . M . 2136 ; S . P . Nash , W . M . 20 SG , E . P . Debenham , W . M . 1479 , P . G . Reg . ; Rev . O . C . Cockrem , P . M . 1 S 02 , Chap . 404 , P . P . G . C . Notts ; S . M . Segar ; A . G . Collins , P . M . ; F . VV . Wragg , 19 S 4 ; Rev . H . D . Macnamara ; Rev . H . Pope ; S . Scott Young , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B . East Lanes . ; and W . E . Robbins .

The minutes of the previous lodge having been read and confirmed , Bro . C . Bishop Chasteney , 100 , was balloted foi and elected a joining member . Mr . F . John Lane having been balloted for and elected , was initiated , the ceremony being performed by his father , Bro . F . Q . Lane , P . M ., Treas . The chair was then taken by Bro ! VV . H . Rowe , P . M ., who very ably installed Bro . Prudames as VV . M . for

the ensuing year . The following were appointed and invested as officers : Bros . A . VV . Vaisey , S . W . ; W . Lowndes , J . W . ; Rev . A . Johnson , P . M ., Chap . ; F . 0 . Lane , P . M ., Treas . ; C Bullock , P . M ., Sec . ; H . H . ~ Cooper , S . D . ; G . Austin , J . D . ; Rev . C . J . Langley , I . G . ; 1 . T . Rowe , P . M ., D . C ; C . J . Gilbert , Org . ; VV . H . Rowe , P . M ., and J . Bunker , stewards ; and A . Pavett ,

Tyler . The Worshipful Master then presented Bro . Timson , LP . M ., with the Past Master ' s jewel voted to him at the previous meeting in recognition of his services in the chair . The by-laws having been read , and the remaining business disposed of , lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to the banquet-room , where an excellent dinner

was served by Bro . H . Kemp , of the King ' s Arms Hotel . Bro . the Rev . C . J . Langley had charge of the musical arrangements , and the usual toasts were proposed and received with due honour , those of the new " VV . M . " and " The Visitors " being greeted with very great enthusiasm .

In the course of the evening the newly-made brother , F . J . Lane , was warmly congratulated by the members on having entered a lodge in which his grandfather was initiated on the day of its consecration ( 1 st January , 1 S 45 ) , and of which he was a P . M . and Treasurer of many years' standing at the time of his death in 1 SS 9 , and in which his father likewise was initiated , and is a present Past Master and Treasurer .

ELLESMERE . BrOWnJoW Lodge ( No . 2 ( 31 ) . —The annual festival and installation meeting of this lodge was held at the Town Hall , on Friday , the 23 rd ult ., when Bro . A . J . P . Child was installed W . M . for the ensuing year . Amongst the members of the lodge present were Bros . IT . R . Giles

P . G . Stwd ., VV . M . ; K . G . Salter , P . S . G . W ., LP . M . ; A J . P . Child , S . W . ; W . Norris , P . M . i , P . P . G . Std . Br . Herts , J . W . ; J . VV . Lawrence , Treas . ; VV . I Ogg , P . M ., P . G . S . of W ., S . D . ; A . C . Minshall , F . Povey , A . Minshall , D . P . Crittall , and A . Evans , Tyler . Amongst the visitors present were Bros . J . Maclardy ,