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Bro . Barling , I . P . M ., said that the toast he had to propose was " The Health of the Worshipful Master . " The way in which they had received the announcement of the toast left him but little to say . When they considered that the W . M . was initiated in that lodge , and after a very short period represented the lodge as Steward at the Boys' School Festival , and took up the magnificent sum of between £ 600

and £ 700 , and that he shortly afterwards was one of the founders of the Henry Levander Lodge , and again , after a brief interval , was a founder and the first Master of the Hendon Lodge , and was besides a P . M . of the St . John ' s Lodge , and that in connection with one or another of these lodges he had gone as Steward to one or another oi the Charity Festivals . When they got such a Master with such a

reputation in the chair of the Royal Savoy Lodge , he thought the brethren would agree with him in thinking that that Master deserved all the honour they could pay him . Bro . Scurrah in reply , said that lie had to return them his very hearty thanks for the very kind words in which the toast had been proposed , and for the enthusiastic reception which had been accorded to it . He was sure that Bro .

Barling had spoken in a more flattering manner than he should have done . He felt very much delighted and very proud to stand at the head of that lodge . He had been initiated in it some six years ago , and now he stood before them as their W . M . He had to thank the brethren for the unanimous manner in which they had voted him into the chair ; and he could assure them that as he

had proved himself in the past , endeavouring to do what he could for the benefit of Freemasonry , so he would endeavour to do in the future . It had been metioned by the I . P . M . that some years ago he acted as Steward for that lodge for the Boys' Institution , and he was enabled by the kindness of his friends , Bro . Stiles , P . M ., and Bro . Capt . Knightley , to take up the munificent

sum of 600 guineas . And when he told them that was in the year of his initiation , he thought he might say very emphatically , that he had even at that time a very great idea of Freemasonry . And he could say that that idea had not lessened down to the present time , but he had now a more exalted idea of the Craft than he had ever had before . And if every brother would only carry out the tenets and

principles of the Order it would be one of the most sublime Orders on the face of the earth . The W . M . next proposed a comprehensive toast , embracing "The Installing Master , Bro . Stiles , the I . P . M ., Bro . Barling , and the rest of the Past Masters , " of whom Bros . J . C . Smith , Jacques , and H . Dickey were present . Bro . Stiles responded in his usual hearty manner , and

Bro . Barling also returned thanks . "The Health of the Visitors" was the next toast proposed by the W . M ., who called upon Bros . Bolton , P . J . G . W . Kent ; Kilvington , W . M . 1790 ; James Thorn , W . M . 2331 ; Graham , S . W . 2271 ; and Webster , M . P ., J . W . 2271 , to respond . Want of space makes it impossible to do justice to the replies of these brethren , and it must therefore suffice to record that each of the five visitors

named made a neat little speech m reply . " The Health of the Treasurer and the Secretary , " a combined toast , was the next proposed by Bro . Scurrah , and in the absence of Bro . Willing , Bro . Dickie replied for both . " The Health of the Officers of the Lodge " followed , which was acknowledged by the two Wardens , and then the

Tyler ' s toast brought a very pleasant evening to a close . There was a capital programme of music , the performers being Messrs . Lamont ( violin ) , and Buck ( flute ) , and Bro . H . VV . Lawrance , Org . 2271 . There were also two volunteers , Bros . Sarjeant , and Arthur Strugnell , 2264 , whose Yeoman ' s wedding song was one of the most enjoyable bits of the entertainment .

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BARNET . Gladsmuir Lodge ( No . 1385 ) . —The installation meeting was held at the Red Lion Hotel on Friday , the 31 st ult ., when there was an excellent attendance of members and visitors , and everything passed off most

satisfactorily . Bro . T . H . Martin , W . M ., presided , and there were present Bros . J . Brittain , P . M ., as S . W . ; J . H . Baxter , J . W . and W . M . elect ; VV . King Hopkin , P . M ., Treas . ; R . Fisher Young , P . M ., Sec ; J . E . Cussans , J . D . ; S . Tryon , I . G . ; C . Gray , P . M ., D . C . ; G . B . Abbott , A . D . C ; F . Thompson and F . C . Collingrwood , Stewards ; F . Venables , P . M . ; J . P . Euerby ,

P . M . ; VV . Lewis , P . M . ; R . VV . Oldfield , W . H . G . Ball , P . M . 45 ; VV . F . Chifferiel , and R . VV . Goddard , Tyler . Visitors : Bros . C . Bullock , P . M . and Sec . 504 , Prov . G . Sec . ; C . E . Keyser , W . M . 2323 , P . M . 404 , P . P . I . G . VV . ; T . S . Carter , P . M . and Sec . 403 , P . P . J . G . W . ; S . M . Banker , J . W . S 69 ; F . C . Christmas , P . M . 164 ; G . Clarke , 1954 ; I . E . Overed , W . M . 170 S ; Poole ,

2020 ; Bryant , J . F . Haskins , Young , and G . Scott . The minutes of the last regular and emergency meetings having been read and confirmed , the ballot was taken for Mr . W . Anneweld , and proving clear , that gentleman was initiated , the ceremony being very ably and impressively rendered by the W . M . Bro . J . H . Baxter , J . W ., W . M . elect , was then introduced by Bro . Gray , P . M ., D . C ., in order

to receive the benefits of installation at the hands of the VV . Master , who was equally successful in his performance of this important ceremonial . Bro . Baxter then appointed and invested the following brethren as his officers for the ensuing year : Bros . J . E . Cussans , P . M . 403 , P . P . S . G . W ., S . W . ; S . Tryon , J . W . ; VV . K . Hopkin , P . M ., Treas . ( elected ) ; R . Fisher Young , P . M ., Sec . ; G . B . Abbott , S . D . ; F . Thompson , J . D . ; F . C . Collingwood , I . G . ; C . Gray , P . M ., D . C ; R . VV . Oldfield , A . D . C . ; VV . H . G , Ball and VV . F . Chifferiel , Stewards ; and R . G .

Goddard , Tyler . The W . M . then presented his predecessor in the chair , Bro . T . H . Martin , I . P . M ., with the Past Master's jewel which had been unanimously voted him at the previous regular meeting , in recognition of his services as Master , and in doing so expressed the hope that he would live long to wear it as a memorial of the kindly feeling which actuated the members of the lodge towards him . Bro .

Martin having gracefully acknowledged the gift , the brethren elected representatives to serve on the Provincial Audit Committee and Hertfordshire Charity Association respectively , and trustees , officers , and Committee for the year of the Gladsmuir Benevolent Fund . Three candidates for initiation having been severally proposed and seconded , " Hearty good wishes " were expressed hy the visitors , and lodge was closed .

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An adjournment was then made to 'the banquet room , where , under the presidency of Bro . J . H . Baxter , W . M ., full justice was done to the excellent menu prepared by the new proprietor of the Red Lion . After grace had been said , the W . M . briefly proposed the usual loyal and Masonic toasts , associating the name of Bro . C . Bullock , Prov . G . Sec , with that of " Deputy Prov . Grand Master and the rest of the Provincial Officers ,

Present and Past . " In replying , Bro . Bullock remarked that it was the first time he had visited the Gladsmuir Lodge , and expressed the very great pleasure which the visit had afforded him . 'Their reception of him had been most kind and cordial , and they might always rely on his good offices to do what lay in his power to promote the welfare and prosperity of the

lodge . Bro . Bullock concluded by congratulating the officers and members on the manner in which the duties of the lodge had been carried out , and paid Bro . Martin , l . P . M ., a graceful compliment for the manner in which he had acted as Installing Master . The toast of the evening , that of "The Worshipful

Master of the Gladsmuir Lodge , " was given by Bro . Martin , I . P . M ., who congratulated Bro . Baxter on having attained his present position , and expressed the belief that the fair fame of the lodge , while under the guardianship of Bro . Baxter , would be in excellent keeping , and that he would hand it on unsullied to the brother who succeeded

him . Bro . Baxter having briefly thanked the brethren for their kindness and expressed his determination to perforin the duties of his office to the utmost of his ability , concluded by giving the toast of "The Installing Officer . " For " The Visitors " Bros . Christmas , Poole , and others replied , and the usual compliment having been paid to

"The Officers , " the Tyler's toast terminated the proceedings . In the course of the evening letters of regret at their inability to be present were read from the Provincial Grand Master , Bro . T . F . Halsey , M . P . ; Bros . George E . Lake , D . P . G . M . ; John E . Dawson , P . G . S . B ., Past D . P . G . M . ; Jas . Terry , P . G . S . B ., P . P . J . G . W ., and P . G . D . C , and many other prominent brethren in Hertfordshire .

ELLESMERE . Brownlow Lodge ( No . 2131 ) . —The annual festival and installation meeting of the above lodge was held at the Town Hall , on the 24 th ult ., when Bro . H . R . Giles was installed as W . M . for the ensuing year . Amongst the members of the lodge present were Bros . K . G . Salter , P . G . Steward , W . M . ; VV . 1 . Ogg , P . A . G . Sec , I . P . M . ;

H . R . Giles , S . W . ; A . J . P . Child , J . W . ; J . VV . Lawrence , Treas . ; E . K . Bickley , I . G . ; VV . Norris , P . M . 1 757 , P . P . G . Std . Br . Hertfordshire ; R . H . Ward , F . Povey , and A . Evans , Tyler . The visitors present were Bros . G . Owen , P . M . 1124 , P . P . G . W . ; V . C . L . Crump , P . M . 117 , P . G . Treas . ; J . F . Edisbury , P . P . J . G . W . North Wales ; J . P . Cartwright , l . P . M . 1124 , P . A . G . P . ;

Young , l . P . M . 1336 , P . G . S . of W . North Wales ; W . Adams , W . M . 117 ; T . J . Salwey , S . D . 611 ; J . Brayne , J . W . 2311 ; and W . Joyce , 2311 . Bros . Stanley Leighton , M . P ., P . P . S . G . W . ; the Hon . G . T . Kenyon , M . P ., Captain H . A . Armitage , and other members of the lodge were unavoidably absent . The following ivere also invited , but sent letters of apology : Bros . SirOffley Wakeman , P . G . M . ; Rowland Venables , P . A .

G . D . C , Dep . P . G . M . ; W . H . Spaull , P . A . G . D . C , P . G . Sec ; F . R . Spaull , P . P . G . R . ; J . H . Redman , P . P . G . W . North Wales and Shropshire ; VV . L . Southwell , P . P . G . W . ; Rev . R . Lucas , W . M . 1 G 21 , P . G . C . ; Rev . J . F . VV . Claridge , W . M . 1120 , P . P . G . C ; A . E . Lloyd Oswell , W . M . 262 ; C Lewis , W . M . 1 S 9 6 ; Sir Evan Morris ; Rev . J . B . Meredith , W . M . 1125 , P . P . G . C ; F . Rogers , Treas . 1124 ; R . McBean , W . M . On ; A . Nelson , W . M .

1432 ; the Hon . G . Ormsby-Gore ; W . Belton , P . M . 117 , P . S . G . D . ; A . Exham , W . M . 1575 ; R . Lewis , P . M . 117 , P . P . G . R . ; H . Shepard , W . M . 601 ; and G . P . Rowbotham , W . M . 1336 . After the usual business of the lodge had been disposed of , Bro . H . R . Giles , the first member initiated in the

lodgewhich was the first that was consecrated after the separation of the Province of North Wales and Shropshire , consequently Bro . Giles is the first grandson of the Province of Shropshire who has attained the dignity of the chair in his mother lodge—was presented , and duly installed as W . M . for the ensuing year in an able and most impressive manner by Bro . W . 1 . Oes :, the Installing Master , Bros . K . G .

Salter , V . C . L . Crump , and VV . Adams also ably assisting in the ceremony . The newly-installed W . M . then appointed and invested his officers for the year as follows : Bros . A . J . P . Child , S . W . ; VV . Norris , P . M ., J . W . ; J . VV . Lawrence , Treas . ; K . G . Salter , I . P . M ., Sec . ; W . C Ogg , P . M ., S . D . ; E . K . Bickley , J . D . ; R . H . Ward , I . G . ; and A . Evans , Tyler .

The W . M . subsequently presided over a sumptuous banquet , to which the brethren and visitors sat down at the Bridgewater Hotel . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured , and a most pleasant evening was spent . During the banquet the Ellesmere Handbell Ringers , on the invitation of the W . M ., gave several selections on the bells in a very creditable manner .

LJAMPTON COURT . Burdett Lodge ( No . 1293 ) . —This prosperous and influential lodge , one of the oldest in the province , held its installation meeting at the Mitre Hotel , on the 25 th ult . Among those in attendance were Bros . H . Wilson , W . M . ; ] . Tattersall , S . W ., W . M . elect ; E . Swain , J . W . ; Col . H . M . Gordon , P . M ., Treas . ; D . VV . Pearse , P . M .,

P . P . G . R ., Sec ; J . A . Jacob , J . D . ; VV . Maple , P . M ., P . P . G . D ., Steward ; Tarr , I . P . M . j Sindal , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B . ; Roberts , P . M ., P . P . J . G . W . ; Kentish , P . M . ; Maybury , P . M . ; Spratling , P . M ., P . P . G . Treas . ; V . Orchard , P . M . ; F . Pfister , J . B . Scale , Thorne , Gilbert , P . G . T ., Tyler ; and others . Among the visitors were Bros . Capt . T . C Walls , P . M . 141 , P . P . G . W . ; Hodges , W . M . ion , ; Marling , P . M . 30 ; Synde , P . M . 79 ; Trick , P . M .

1366 ; Berg , P . M . 1630 ; Howard , P . M . 170 S ; Suns , 140 ; and others . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , Bro . Pearse , P . M ., at the request of the W . Master , assumed the chair , and impressively raised Bro . Thorne to the Third Degree . Bro . Tattersall , W . M . elect , having been presented , was effectively installed by Bro . Pearse , P . M ., in a manner that left but little to be desired .

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He was assisted by Bros . Sindal , as S . W . ; Kentish , as J . W . ; Maple , as D . C ; Orchard , as I . G . ; and Spratley , as Or " - . The following investitures then took place : Bros . E . Swain , S . W . ( by deputy ) ; G . D . Pennell , J . W . ( by deputy ); Colonel H . M . Gordon , Treasurer ; D . VV . Pearse , Sec ; J . A . Jacob , S . D . ; V . Orchard , J . D . ; F . PfisterI . G . ; J . B . Scale , D . C . ; VV . Maple ,

, Steward ; and J . Gilbert , Tyler . A Past Masters jewel was then presented to Bro . VVilson , l . P . M ., and a vote of thanks passed to the Installing Officer for his services . Bro . VVilson was elected to represent the lodge at the next Festival of the R . M . I , for Girls , and the sum of five guineas was voted to head his list . Bro . R . H . Thrupp , D . P . G . M ., P . A . G . D . t .., sent an apology for non-attendance .

The lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to the banquet . Bro . C Sadler , the genial host , was not sufficiently well to personally look after the comfort of his guests and brethren , but he had an excellent deputy in the person of one of his

sons . The banquet and wines of this old hostelrie were , as usual , good . The W . M . proved to be one of the most humorous afterdinner speakers we have heard . Without in any way departing from the subject matter of the respective toasts , he introduced an occasional witticism that " set the table in a roar . " A most harmonious and happy evening was

spent . Hemming Lodge ( No . 1512 ) . — -The installation meeting of this lodge was held at the Greyhound Hotel , o the 16 th ult . Among those present were Bros . G . Ransford , W . M . ; E . Clark , S . W ., W . M . elect ; A . F . Scholding , J . W . ; J . C . Jessett , P . P . G . S . B ., P . M ., Treas . ; Capt . T . C Walls , P . P . G . W ., P . M ., Sec ; W . Fisher , S . D . ;

A . Bushell , J . D . ; J . Smith , I . G . ; Kent , Asst . Org . ; VV . Spearing , P . G . S . B ., P . M ., D . C ; Harry Wheatley , P . M ., J . VV . Clarke , E . H . Trotter , and VV . Hopkins , Stewards ; R . Eales , l . P . M . ; VV . S . Plimsaul , P . M . ; J . Chilcott , VV . D . Davies , G . J . Tagg , W . Moss , P . Cronin , C . Wheatley , F . Scott , H . Gale , T . D . Meacock , H . Conway , C . F . Davis , C . J . Sanders , F . A . Foes , G . H . Humphries ,

R . Carter , J . B . Mella , H . Webster , H . E . Gummer , VV . Hill , C . Connell , C . H . H . fcoyce , Gilbert , P . G . T ., Tyler ; and others . Among the visitors were Bros . VV . Maple , P . P . G . D . ; ]• :. Hopwood , P . P . G . S . B ., P . M . 141 , & c ; F . Chandler , P . G . P ., P . M . 1656 , & c . ; J . Thorn , W . M . 2331 ; J . A . Harvey , P . M . 1314 ; Wilkinson , 1361 ; Fisk , J . W . 1733 ; Williams , 1022 ; Broom , 165 S ; H . Clark , 1733 ;

Chambers , 1733 ; Ruff , 1733 J Kose > ' 793 ; and others . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , the . ballot was taken on behalf of Mr . A . Macchi , and , it proving to be unanimous , he was ably initiated into Craft mysteries by the W . M . Bro . C . H . H . Boyce was then raised to the Third Degree . Bro . E . Clark , W . M . elect , having been duly presented , he was installed

into the chair of K . S . by the W . M ., assisted by Bros . VV . S . Plimsaul , as S . W . ; R . Eales , as J . W . ; W . Spearing , D . C . ; and H . Wheatley , I . G . The following appointments and investitures were then made : Bros , beholding , S . W . ; VV . Fisher , J . W . ; Jessett , Treas . ; Capt . Walls , Sec ; Bushell , S . D . ; J . Smith , J . D . ; J . W . Clarke , I . G . ; VV . Spearing , D . C ; Kent , Org . ; E . H . Trotter , A . D . C ;

H . Wheatley , H . Robinson , C VV right , W . Hopkins , and G . J . Tagg , Stewards ; and Gilbert , Tyler . A vote of thanks was given to the Installing Officer , and he was subsequently presented with a handsome P . M . ' s jewel . Bro . A . F . Scholding was elected to represent the lodge at the ensuing festival of the R . M . I , for Girls , which will be held in May next under the distinguished presidency of Bro . Col .

Sir Francis Burdett , Bart ., J . f ., P . G . M . Among those who sent apologies for non-attendance and congratulatory messages were Bros . Col . Sir Francis Burdett , P . G . M . ; R . 11 . Thrupp , P . A . G . D . C , D . P . G . M . ; J . F . H . Woodward , P . G . S . ts ., P . P . G . Sec ; H . Room , P . G . Sec ; T . VV . Ockenden , P . M . 1512 , P . P . G . D . ; H . ( . Jones , P . M . 1512 , P . P . G . Std . Br . ; and H .

Robinson , 1512 . The report ot the Audit committee was received and adopted . The lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to the banquet , which was well served under the superintendence of the caterer , Bro . Melia . The customary toasts followed . Bros . Maple , Hopwood , and Chandler responded on

behalf of "The Provincial Grand Officers , " and in their respective replies eulogised the working and hospitality of the Hemming Lodge . "The Health of the W . M . " followed . The I . P . M ., in his speech , congratulated the W . M . upon his accession to the chair . He ( Bro . Clark ) had steadily worked up through all the minor offices , had been most punctual in his

attendance , and by his amiability had won the esteem of every member of the lodge . The W . M ., in his brief reply , stated that as an initiate of the lodge he had been impressed with the beauties and benevolence of Freemasonry , and from that time he had determined , with their kind assistance , to reach the Master ' s chair . With the help of the Past Masters he hoped to

carry out the work of the lodge to their entire satisfaction . In giving the toast of " The Installing Officer , " the W . M . said that Bro . Ransford's year had been a most successful and prosperous one , and he richly deserved the vote they had passed that day , and he hoped that he would live many years to wear the jewel that had been presented to him . Inconsequence of the lateness of the hour the l . P . M .

made but a very brief reply . The other toasts were " The Visitors , Bros . Maple and H . Clark ; " "The Past Masters , " responded to by Bros . Spearing , Wheatley , and Eales ; " i'he Treasurer and Secretary , Bros . J essett and Capt . Walls ; " and "The Officers . " 1 he proceedings throughout were most enjoyable , thanks to die executive , Headed by bro . Jesseit , whose attention to the requirements of the brethren was highly appreciated .

HYDE . Clarendon Lodge ( No . u 66 j . —A meeting was held on Thursday , the 30 th ult . ( by dispensation ) , at the Temperance Hall , George-street , lor the purpose ot installing Dro . T . M . Lairns , S . W ., P . G . Stwd ., the W . M .

elect . Present : Bros . K . B . Uutton , W . M . ; ' 1 ' . M . Cairns , S . W . ; A . Giddings , J . W . ; J . Hepworth , Treas . ; R . Stephenson , Sec . ; J . iVlcvVhirtcr , S . D . ; J . T . Alills , J . D . ; P . Wardle , I . G . ; D-Cautelon , Tyler ; F . Broadsmith , P . M ., P . G . Reg . ; VV . Ramsden , P . M ., P . P . J .