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The W . M ., in reply , said that notwithstanding he had passed the chair elsewhere , his great ambition and desire had been to reach the chair of his mother lodge , the Wolsey . Thanks to the kindness of the brethren that honour had been conferred upon him that day . Although residing abroad it was his intention to visit England , and attend as many meetings of the lodge as possible . He then submitted the toast of ¦ 'The Initiates , " and in the course of his remarks he said that he felt confident that both must have been impressed by the able manner in which they had been initiated by Bro . Peat .

The initiates having briefly replied , " The Health of the I . P . M . and Installing Officer" followed . The W . M ., in giving this toast , said that Bro . Flack ' s merits as a Mason was so well known to all present that no words of his were necessary to enhance the toast . The I . P . M . had had a very heavy year of office and he had discharged all the duties in a . very efficient manner . Personally , he had been greatly impressed with the manner in

which Bro . Flack had inducted him into the chair that evening . The I . P . M . having modestly expressed his acknowledgments , The toasts of " The Past Masters , " and ' * Treasurer and Secretary , " came next in order , and was acknowledged by Bros . H . J . Bond , R . W . Rice , R . W . Simpson , and J . Featherstone . Bros . Ross and Jehu having replied on behalf of "The Officers , " the highly successful proceedings terminated .

During the intervals an excellent programme of music was presented under the direction of Bro . Frank Figg . The W . M . is to be congratulated upon the admirable manner in which the banquet and subsequent proceedings passed off .

Merchants' Lodge , No . 241 . On Tuesday , the 27 th ult ., the annual installation ceremony in connection with this old lodge took place in the Temple , Hope-street , Liverpool . A vast number of Proy . Grand Officers and Past Masters assembled to do honour to a rising young citizen in the person of Bro . Richard Brown , one of the most popular of entertainers , and who is the well-known photagrapher of Bold-street . Amongst those present were Bros . J .

M'Carthy , P . P . D . G . R . ; J . S . Swift , P . P . G . P . ; ] . R . Bottomley , P . P . G . D . C . ; J . E . Williams , P . G . D . ; C . F . Rea , P . S . G . W . ; S . H . Jones , P . P . G . P . ; E . C . Jones , P . A . G . D . C ; J . Tarbuck , P . P . G . S . B . ; W . Thotr , P . M . 2042 ; J . Lane , P . M . 2042 ; H . J . Nicholls , P . M . 2042 ; G . Broadbent , P . M . 13 S 0 ; J . Dicken , P . M . 12 S 9 ; R . Kendall , I . P . M . ; J . Laughton , P . M . ; W . Jennings , P . M . ; VV . Amos , P . M . ; R . Robinson , P . M . ; T . Whitehead ,. P . M . ; S . Jude , P . M . ; J . Cornish , P . M . ; and T . Salter , P . M .

The Installing Master was Bro . Jno . Laughton assisted by Bro . R . Robinson , who did their work to perfection . Bro . R . Brown being duly installed , at once proceeded to invest his officers as follows : Bros . John Laughton , I . P . M . ; R . W . Richards , S . W . ; E . R . Jones , J . W . ; Arthur E . Povey , Treas . ; William Burgess , Sec . ; W . R . Miller , S . D . ; Tom GUI , J . D . ; George Doodson , LG . ; Roger White , D . C . ; C . B . Parkes , Thomas W . Johnson , Thomas R . Gorst , Richard Sturgeiss , Stwds . ; and A . B . Ewart , Organist . Subsequently the brethren adjourned to the banqueting room , where Messrs . Gait and Capper put on one of their best dinners .

The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were submitted and honoured , but that of "The Worshipful Master " was received with an enthusiasm almost unprecedented . Bro . Brown was quite overcome , and in brief but pretty and appreciative terms responded . He then prese . ited Bro . Laughton , I . P . M ., with a beautiful clock and side ornaments as a tribute to himself and a magnificent diamond marquise ring for his wife . A Past Master's jewel was also given to Bro . Laughton , who acknowledged the gifts in suitable terms .

Among the brilliant musical talent who provided the programme were the following artistes : Bros . H . J . Nicholls , Greenless , H . E . Hollis , j . Lane , George Platt , George Green , Nelson Jackson , Fairlield Haddock , M . Cheshire , aad A . B . Ewart , P . P . G . O .

Lodge St . Aubyn , No . 954 . On the 27 th ult ., in the lodge rooms , Morice Town , Devonport , in the presence of a very large gathering of local Masonic latent , Bro . James R . Wilson was installed as W . M . of the above lodge . The lodge room was crowded to its utmost capacity , and no less than 30 W . Ms , and P . Ms , assembled to do honour to Bro . Wilson , and to assist in the ceremony . There were present , with others , the following : Bros . J . R . VV . Quinn ,

R . N ., P . M . 954 , P . P . J . G . W . ; J . R . Dugdale , P . M . 9-54 ; J- Osborne , P . M . 954 , P . P . A . G . D . C . ; J . Joliffe , P . M . 954 ; H . Haynes , P . M . 954 ; A . A . Donavon , P . M . 1954 ; H . Worth , P . M . 1954 ; the Rev . A . J . Hamlyn , P . M . 954 . P . P . G . Chap . ; F . B . Westlake , P . M . 954 , P . Il . UD . C . Eng ., P . P . J . G . W . ; John Allen , P . M . 9-54 ; and R . Pitcher , P . M . 954 , P . P . G . D . C . Visitors : Bros . J . R . Lord , P . M ., P . G . D . C , P . P . G . Treas . j J . B . Gover , P . M ., P . P . G . Sec . ; G . Dunsterville , P . M ., P . S . G . D . ; CF . Dunstervill , P . M ., P . P . G D . C ; 1 . K . Bond , P . M ., P . P . A . G . D . C : R . Pike ,

P . M ., P . P . G . O . ; J . Gidley , P . M ., P . P . G . Std . Br . ; J . Ward , P . M . ; P . B . Clemens , P . M ., P . P . G . O . ; S . J . Page , P . M . ; J . Bassett , P . M * . ; E . Fage , P . M . ; J . F . Burns , P . M . ; L . James , P . M . ; D . M . Brebner , P . M . ; and others . In the unavoidable absence of Bro . Dr . M . G . Kirton , W . M ., the proceedings were commenced by Bro . F . B . Westlake , by whom , with the assistance of Bro . Captain Quinn , R . N ., who had journeyed from London for the purpose , the impressive ceremony of installation was ably performed , the addresses being delivered by Bros . R .

Pitcher , H . J . S . Worth , and j . R . Dugdale . The W . M . invested as his officers Bros . A . B . Pilling , S . W . ; H . W . Hedge , J . W . ; Rev . W . E . Waddington , Chap . ; J . Smale , Treas . j F . J . Moore , Sec . ; C . Farthing , S . D . ; E . A . Alford , J . ID . ; P . R . Wright , Org . ; G . T . Turpin , A . Org . ; H . E . Sargcrrett , I . G . ; F . A . Screech , D . C j W . J . Williams , J . J . Turpin , A . E . Bowden , A . Cousens , A . E . Riggs , and W . H . Prowse , Stwds . ; and W . II . Henderson , Tyler . The business following the installation was to consider a proposal that 25 guineas be subscribed by the lodge to the fund

that is being raised in the province of Devon to make Bro . F . B . Westlake , the representative of the province in London , a patron of the three great Masonic Charities , on the occasion of his having recently received at the hands of H . R . H . the M . W . G . M . the rank of P . D . G . D . of C . of Eng . In the absence of Bro . T . VV . Payne , who had given notice of the proposal , the suhjict was introduced bv Bo . Cipt . ( J linn , R . N ., who rendered a glowing tribute to the Masonic zeal and eminent services to Masonic Charity of Bro . Westlake . Loud and prolonged cheering greeted the announcement that it

was intended to supplement the vote by another 25 guineas , which the members ot St . Aubyn Lodge intended to raise by piivatc subscription , so that 50 guineas will be thc response of the lodge to the appeal for funds to render to Bro . Westlake a tribute of honour and esteem in the only form and manner in which he can be prevailed upon to accept any ircognition of his immense services to the province . The proposition being stconded by lhe Secretary of the lodge , was unanimously carried ; and Bro . Westlake , who had absented himself during the discussion , was received with long and loud cheers on h 3 re-entry .

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The meeting closed with many congratulations to the newly-installed W . M ., both from visitors present and friends absent . A huge pile of letters and telegrams from all parts of the country bore eloquent testimony to the widespread respect and friendship with which Bro . Wilson is regarded by all who have the pleasure of knowing him . The annual banquet was elegantly served in Plymouth Masonic Club to a company

numbering 160 members of the lodge and guests , under the chairmanship of Bro Wilson . In addition to the names already given , Bros . F . C . Huxham , P . M . 954 ; Major J Rendle , V . D ., P . P . G . S . B . ; W . H . Dillon , P . P . A . G . Sec ; J . White , P . G . Std . Br Cornwall ; and others , attended the banquet .

Responding to the toast of "The Grand Lodgeof England , " Bro . F . B . Westlake , P . D . G . D . C , paid a well-deserved tribute to the Masonic attainments and personal qualities of his old and valued friend , the newly-installed W . M . of the St . Aubyn Lodge . "The P . G . M . and P . G . Lodgeof Devon " was proposed by Bro . A . B . Pilling ,

S . W . Bros . G . Dunsterville and J . R . Lord acknowledged the toast . Bro . Hedge , J . W ., proposed "The P . G . M . and P . G . Lodge of Cornwall , " which was , as is ever the case in Devonshire Masonic circles , most warmly received . Bro . 1 . White . P . G . Std . Br . Cornwall , responded .

"The W . M . " was proposed by Bro . Capt . J . O . W . Quinn , R . N ., who paid a glowing tribute to the worth of Bro . J . R . Wilson as a man and a Mason ; and referred in eloquent words to the great work tie _ has recently done and is still doing " unknown to most of us , but none the less at considerable toil and trouble to himself , " in working up a revived interest in the great London charities . The toast was received with loud cheering , and again and again repeated .

Bro . Wilson , W . M ., in a feeling speech , thanked one and all for the great consideration , friendship , and kindness so fully expressed towards him , and assured his hearers of his great desire and determination to follow the great example of his predecessors in the chair of 954 , and do all in his power to enhance the honour , good repute , and usefulnees of the lodge during his year of office . Bro . Maior Rendle , in a loudly-applauded speech , responded for " The Visitors , " and Bro . J . B . Gover for "The Masonic Charities , " proposed by Bro . Rev . A . J . Hamlyn , P . P . G . C .

With the singing of the National Anthem an evening of most pleasurable good fellowship and enjoyment ended . A choice selection of vocal and instrumental music rendered by Bros . Williams , Ball , P . Wright , Carlton , Smale , and others greatly increased the pleasures of a meeting which will long be remembered by all who had the good forture to participate in it .

Albert Victor Lodge , No . 2328 . A rather interesting meeting of this lodge took place at York , on the 27 th ultimo , when Bro . T . B . Whytehead initiated his third son ( Hugh Whytehead ) into Freemasonry at the age of iS , by dispensation from the M . W . G . M . TheW . M . ( Bro . Capt . Lindberg ) was unable to be present , being out with his regiment on military training , so the chair was taken by Bro . Whytehead , who was supported by the I . P . M .,

Bro . J . Melrose , P . J . G . W . ; Bro . Canon Watson , of York ; and the W . Ms , of the York Lodge , 236 ; the Eboracum Lodge , 1611 ; and the Agricola Lodge , 1991 , who all took part in the ceremony . Bro . Whytehead has shown practically the value he sets on Masonry . He initiated his eldest son on his 21 st birthday , his second son soon after his attaining his majority , and now his third son ( who expects shortly to leave for South Africa ) in his 19 th year . "

The members and their visitors dined after the meeting at the White Swan Hotel ( a very old Masonic house , by the way ) , when the usual toasts were honoured , and a very pleasant evening was passed , all clearing out at 10 . 30 . The Albert Victor is an early closing lodge .

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Metropolitan Council ( T . I . M . ) This old council met for the dispatch of business at Mark Masons' Hall , Great Queen-street , on the iGth ultimo . Among those in attendance were Bros . J . J . Pakes , W . M . ; Basil Stewart , S . VV ., W . M . elect ; Geo . Graveley , P . M ., as J . W . ; George Powell , P . M ., Treas . ; Major T . C . Walls , P . M ., P . A . G . D . C-, Sec ; VV . H . Toy ! , Conductor ; the Rev . R . C Fillingham , M . A ., S . D . ; Baron de Ferrieres , P . M ., & c ; J ohn Smith ( Hon . Member ) ; and E . Mills , Tyler .

The minutes of the previous council having been read and confirmed , the ballot was taken on behalf of Bros . J . Vaughan Sherrin and T . Leason-Pewtress , and it being unanimous , they were duly admitted members of St . Laurence the Martyr , Knights of Constantinople and the Red Cross of Babylon . Bro . B . Stewart having been presented , was installed W . M . by W . Bro . Pakes . Among the officers appointed and invested

were Bros . A . H . Humohreys , S . W . ; W . H . Toye , J . W . ; G . Powell , P . M ., Treas .: Major T . C . Walls , P . M ., Sec . ; the Rev . R . C . Fillingham , M . A ., Conductor ; J . V . Sherrin , S . D . ; T . L . Pewtress , J . D . ; and E . Mills , Tyler . A Past Master's jewel was presented to the I . P . M . The report of the Audit Committee was received and adopted .

Apologies tor non-attendance were received from Bros . Humphreys , S . VV . ; R . L . Loveland , Q . C , J . P ., P . M . ; H . J . Lardner , P . M . ; Mijor J . E . Anderson ; and others .

I he council was then closed in due and ancient form . The banquet was held at the Holborn Restaurant . The usual loyal toasts having been honoured , the W . M . gave " The Grand Council , " coupled with the name of Bro . Baron de Ferrieres , who duly ' respjnded . The toast of "The W . M . " was given in singularly happy terns by the I . P . M . In

the course of his speech he mentioned the great attention always displayed by the VV . M . in those Degrees of Freemasonry of which he was a member . In the Cryptic Degrees , as well as those of the Allied , Bro . Basil Stewart had performed the minor offices well , and he—the speaker—augured that in the higher positi j . -is he wju'd exhibit equal aptitude .

lhe W . M . having replied , gave" lhe Initiates , " ani to civs toast Bros . Sherrin and Pewtress made effective replies . "The Past Masteis" was coupled with the names of Bros . Pakes and Graveley , who duly acknowledged the compliment . "The Health of the Treasurer , Secretary , an ] OH 5 : crs , " coupled with the nimes of Bros . Toye , Walls , and Fillingham , terminated the proceedings .

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