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W M . bv Bro . Rogers . The following oflicers were invested : Bros . Philip W . Rogers , I . P . M . ; William T . Oaklev , S . W . ; Harry Pearse , J . W . ; William H . Brand , P M ., Treasurer ; Charles Lorkin , P . M ., Secretary ; A . M . Archer , S . D . ; fc . Frisby , l . D . ; H . J . Allardyce , I . G . ; W . H . Burr , Director of Ceremonies ; P . Felsenthal , Org . ; W . G . Russell and H . B . Burgess , Stwds . ; and J . Ives . P . M ., Tyler . The newly-installed W . M . then had an opportunity of evincing his knowledge ot the ritual , which he did by initiating three gentlemen in a masterly manner . Other 1 usiness was transacted prior to the closing of the Iodge . A well-served banquet having been enjoyedthe customary toasts followed .

, Bro . P . W . Rogers , I . P . M ., in proposing "The Health of the Worshipful Master , said he had known Bro . Turnbull for many years , both in and out of Masonry , and had always found him one of those friends willing to assist in every possible way . They were initiated together , and had gone on through the various offices , and the brethren knew that Bro . Turnbull had carried out his duties with credit to himself and the lodge and Masonry generally . It must have given the VV . M . very great pleasure to attain the

summit of his ambition , and must give the members the Iivliest satisfaction in knowing they had elected a brother who could carry out the duties in such an excellent way . As a business man , the W . M . would carry out tbe affairs of the lodge in a creditable style , combined with that kindness of manner of which he was so capable of exhibiting . The W . M . had given an earnest of his working , which was worthy of all praise . They trusted the coming year would be a happy one , and that their respected W . M . would have health and strength to carry out his duties . . . .

Bro . Fsmond J . Turnbull , W . M ., returned sincere thanks for the enthusiastic manner in which the toast had been given and received . He could assure them it was with every possible feeling of pride and satisfaction that he rose for the first time in ms life to reply to the toast of the Worshipful Master of the Duke of Connaught Lodge . He was sure they would one and all agree that it was a pardonable pride to rejoice in the fact that one had at last reached the summit of his Masonic ambition , and had been installed into the chair of K . S . in his mother Iodge . No brother rould ever hope to

occupy that position with any feelings of satisfaction to himself and the brethren without first having undergone a vast amount of arduous work and labour . He ' would do his level best to uphold the honour of the lodge , and maintain its dignity as long as he hid health and strength to do so . Eleven years ago he was an initiate in that lodge . _ He remembered very well upon that occasion sitting in the identical spot where the initiates sat on the present occasion , and remarking to his brother initiate that he very much doubted if they should live to occupy the Master ' s chair . They had both lived to fill

the chair , one with the greatest possible amount of dignity and satisfaction , and the other was about to have a good try to do the same . He would not trouble them with any details of his ascent of the Masonic ladder , but would only return them his sincere and heartfelt thanks for the honour conferred upon him . There was only one thing he would ask in conclusion , and that was that when the time arrived for him to vacate the chair , whether he had succeeded to their satisfaction or had failed , they would at least do him the credit of believing he had done his very best .

"The Initiates" having been given and responded to , the W . M . proposed " The Visitors " in cordial terms , and several visiting brethren appropriately acknowledged the kind hospitality they had received . In proposing ' •The Installing Master , " the W . M . said it afforded him the greatest pissible satisfaction to affix to the breast of Bro . Rogers a Past Master's jewel , which , he ventured to say , had been well and thoroughly earned . It would be useless to enlarge upon the I . P . M . ' s qualifications , for they were so well known . He hoped Bro . Rogers would be spared many years to wear the jewel , and that the gift would be handed down as a memento of a conscientious , valued and energetic Freemason .

Bro . P . W . Rogers , I . P . M ., said the long programme would be his excuse for the brevity of his remarks . He thanked them most heartily for the jewel , and for the reception of the toast . With reference to the kind remarks of the W . M . he would only say his motto had been , "Anything that is worth doing , is worth doing well , " and although he had not reached his own ideal , they could not say he had not tried . Other toasts wrre given , including "The Trea urer and Secretary , " responded to by Bros . Brand . P . M ., Treas ., and Lorkin , P . M ., Sec . ; and " The Officers" acknowledge i hy Bro . W . T . Oakley , S . W .

Under the direction of Bro . G . E . Bullock a long programme of music was success , fully carried out , with the assistance of Madame Millage Westall , Miss Ethel Grigs , Miss Winton , and Messrs . Woolf , Morris , Selcock , Beckett , Yeldhamj and others .

Kilburn Lodge ( No . 1608 ) . —The installation meeting of this well known and highly respectedllodge was held on the 24 th ultimo at Blancl . ard ' s Restaurant , Beakstreet , W . The members in attendince included Bros . W . R . Plaford , W . M . j A . S . Ginger , S . W . ; G . A . Duke , J . W . ; G . V . Woods , P . M . ; Haswell Turner , P . M . ; J . Stephens , P . M ., P . P . G . D . ; C . Morrison , D . C ; E . R . Terry , Org . ; T . E . Forster , I . G . ; J . B . Fletcher , P . M . ; H . VV . Kiallmark , P . M . ; and others . Visitors : Bros . George Read , G . Std . Br . ; R . Ginger , S . W . 2361 ; Rymer Rennie , 1 S 71 ; W .

Radromacher , 1496 ; W . J . Sfralton , P . M . 753 ; A . Bennett , P . M . 44 ; H . Tayler , 2420 ; J . G . H . Baitlena . 858 ; T . M . Vaughan , 1623 ; C . A . Sanger , 1642 ; H . Trask , I . P . M . 2322 ; G . Penny . W . M . 1 ( 137 ; Lewis Lake , 81 ; S . Ball , D . C . 2361 ; F . Whitlork ; C . B . Pritchard , P . M . 1732 ; E . Phillips , P . M . 171 ; VV . C . Tebbit , W . M . 2048 ; A . P . Lowthran , 1900 ; W . Jones , 1471 ; W . Walls , 172 ; J . C Bennett ; H . Monson . S . W . 2353 ; T . S . Priest . J . W . 1637 ; A . Jones , S . D . 1637 ; A . W . Wilson , P . M . 170 S ; F . G . Deat , n , P . M . 25 ; W . VV . Lee , W . M . 1897 , P . M . 23 S 1 ; and others .

After the confirmation of the minutes , Mr . A . J . Cannon was very impressively initiated into Freemasonry . Bro . A . S . Ginger was next presented as W . M . elect by Bro . J . Stephens , P . M , acting D . C , and was installed into the chair of K . S . by Bro . Plaford , I . P . M ., in an admirable manner , that reflected the highest credit both on the I . P . M . and the lodge of insfrurtim with which he is so intimately associated . In addition to holding the office of Secretary of the St . John ' s lodge of Instruction , No . 167 , Bro . Plaford is also J . W . of the Sir Chas . Bright Lodge , No . 1793 , and J . of the chapter

beaming the same nam » . Thef '" o * ing officers Wire invested by the VV . M ., who also rendered his work in excellent style : Hros . W . Roche Plafc . rd , I P . M . ; Dr . G . A . Duke , S . W . ; T . E . Foster , J . W . ; G . Barclav . P . M ., Treas . j S . Brooks , P . M ., Sec . ; C . Morrison , S . D . ; R . Shepherd . J . D . ; F . A . Smith , I . G . ; J . Stephens , P . M ., D . C . ; H . J . Tucker , P . M . ; G . A . Edue , and Hilder , Stewd ,. ; E . Terry , P . P . G . Org ., Middx ., Org ., and Shepherd , P . M ., Tyler . Bro . Barclay , P . M ., Treas ., was unfortunately unable to be ( resent . ! __ •d _> e was closed , and after an excellent buuiuet , served

in first-class style , the brethren enjoyed the fragrant weed and honoured the usual toasts . Bro . J . Stephens , P . M .. P . P . S . G . D . Bucks , by request of the W . M ., proposed ' ¦ The Grand OflktrF , " and said that recently he had the honour of being present at the constcration ( f the Lancastrian Lodge , a lodge emanating from Lancashire brethren , where Lord Lathom was invalled as W . Master , showing the devotion he took in the interests of thf Order . NVxt thev had the Earl of Mount Edgcumbe , the Deputy G'and Master , who presided recently at the Benevolent Festival , and raised

the magnificent sum nf nearly £ 70 , 000 , and who would take the chair at the next G ' uls ' School Festival , at which the W . M . of ihe Kilburn Lodge would serve as Steward . A short time ago at the const cration of the Fellowship Lodge they found Bro . Sir John B . Monckton , P . G . W ., who toik the greatest interest in Freemasonry and particularly in the Girls' School , assisting in the ceremony . The Grand Secretary they remembered on account of the grand selection made by His Royal Highness the M . W . G . M . to that post , for Bro . Letchworth was endearini' hims-lf to every brother , and

discharged his duties in a knd and affable manner . The name of Bro . G o . Head , who was prtsent , was a household word in Masonry , and was especially dear to him ( Bro . Stephens ) as the Secretary of f ii mo ' . her 1 ) dge . Bro . Geo . Read , G . Std . Br ., in reply , said the executive officers of Grand Lodge were always pleased to know their services were acknowledged so kindly . It had been his privilege and honour to be somewhat associate with the executive for the last six years , and he knew they devoted a great deal of time and attention to fie Craft . He felt it a great honour to be tanked amongst the Grand Officers , and it had been a great satisfaction

to his friends , and they were not few he was happy to say . He esteemed the welcome given him that night , for he saw again the faces he had met in the lodge of instruction . Bro . W . R . Plaford , I . P . M ., in asking the brethren to drink " The Health of the Worshipful Master , " expressed the pleasure it afforded him to propose the toast . He had known Bro . Ginger for some nine years as a friend , a Mason , and an officer , and had always found him , not only a gentleman and a brother , but always willing to take any office and do anything to assist the lodge . He ( the I . P . M . ) took a little ( -Uttering unction to his soul that he was instrumental in getting the W . M , to occupy the chair . Bro . Ginger was not ambitious , but he ( the I . P . M . ) knew his qualities and knew he would

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do credit to the position , and the brethren had given an exhibition of wisdom in electing him as their Worshipful Master . He was also instrumental in inducing Bro . Ginger to join the lodge of instruction at Harlesden , of which he was Secretary , and he wished to place before the young members the great benefit of attending lodges of instruction . The W . M . would not only prove he could work , but would also show his interest as a Mason in the Charities , to which he was a most liberal subscriber , and the brethren would , doubtlesss , support him in his Stewardship for the Girls ' School .

Bio . A . S . Ginger , W . M ., returned hearty thanks for the kindly proposition and reception ot the toast . Since he joined Freemasonry , eight years ago , it was his ambition to reach the chair , and he intended to carry out Freemasonry in its proper sense . It was his intention to serve as Steward for the Girls' School , and he knew this lodge would well support him . He hardly knew how to answer the kind remarks of the I . P . M . Bro . Plaford was right in saying that every young member should join a Iodge of instruction , for he had learnt a great deal there . There were iS brethren present that night belonging to the St . John's Lodge of Instruction . He once more thanked the I . P . M . and brethren or their hearty reception of the toast .

" The Initiate " was acknowledged by Bro . Cannon , and " The Visitors " by Bros . Tebbitt , W . M . ; Penny , W . M . ; Lee , W . M . ; Trask , Prov . G . Steward Herts ; and others . In giving " The I . P . M . and Installing Master , " the W . M . said they all agreed as tothe qualities of the I . P . M . as a worker . His rendering of the installation ceremony had made a very great impression upon all . It was customary at th eexpiration of a Master ' s year to present him with a jewel , and he trusted Bro . Plaford would be spared many years to remember his year of office whenever he saw the Past Master ' s jewel which it was then his ( the W . M . ' s ) pleasure to present to him .

Bro . VV . R . Plaford , I . P . M ., said he never dreamt 12 months ago that he should have so many friends gathered together round the table where he held £ 0 high an office . When he joined the lodge he found honourable men and dear brethren , and he saw his one great friend—whom he hoped the Great Architect would spare for many years—Bro . Wood , P . M . —who introduced him to the lodge . He joined the lodge three years ago , and was now I . P . M ., and he attributed that to his attention to the ritual , and having

so many good friends round him . _ It only showed what a man could do if he made up his mind and attended lodges of instruction . He urged all . the officers to go on and attain the Master ' s chair , and the Past Master ' s jewel which he then wore with pleasure as a mark of appreciation of his services . He heartily thanked the Past Masters , and especially the Secretary , for their support , and the brethren for their cordial reception of the toast , and assured them of his intention of doing' all he could for the lodge in the future .

The Past Masters , Treasurer , and Secretary " was responded to by Bros . Turner , P . M ., Stwd . ( who was indefatigable in his exertions for the comfort of the brethren ) , and Wood , P . M ., and other toasts were given before the pleasant proceedings were closed . Bro . Terry , P . P . G . Org ., superintended the musical arrangements , an j was ably assisted by Miss Ethel Winn , Miss Emily Foxcroft , and Bros . Horscroft and Reginald Groome .

Henry Muggeridge Lodge ( No . 1679 ) . —The usual meetingof this well-known lodge was held on Saturday , the 26 th ult ., at Anderton's Hotel , Fleet-street , when there were present : Bros . John VV . Woodthorpe , W . M . ; T . Sibley , S . W . ; R . J . Hall , I , W . j A . Sack , P . M ., Treas . ; C J . Sowton , S . D . ; J . GDmm , J . D . ; T . C . VV . Elstob , I . G . ; W . Boyes , I . P . M . ; J . Stampfer , P . M . ; A . Street , P . M . ; J . T . Penney , P . M . ; T . F . Strutt , T . R . Russell , C E . Blogg . J . T . Wingrove , M . Henry , C Austin , C W . Hiscocks , T . P . Baragwanth , A . Patman , H . Laws , and

J . Rawles , Tyler . Visitors : Bros . A . Chadderton , 1922 ; A . Yates , 948 ; W . Bland , J . D . 1716 ; F . Patch , 155 S ; W . Graham , and R . Crutch , 2203 ; and R . T . West , 1744 . The lodge having been opened and the minutes of the previous meeting confirmed , the W . M . initiated Messrs . C . W . Hiscocks , T . P . Baragwanth , and T . Patman , and afterwards gave the Antient Charge . Bro . Woodthorpe ' s working of the ritual was excellent

, and deserves special mention . A letter was read fro . n Bro . G . R . Langley , P . M ., calling attention to the case of the daughter of Bro . J . J . Marsh , P . M ., deceased , late Tyler of the lodge , and asking for support at the Girls' election in April next . The W . M . and many of the members signified their intention of doing their utmost to assist the case ; Two gentlemen having been proposed for initiation at the next meeting , and after other business the lodge was closed .

A substantial dinner followed , which was admirably served under the personal superintendence of Bro . Evans . After full justice had been done to this part of the proceedings , the usual loyal and Masonic toasts . were honoured in an adequate manner . Bro . Boyes , I . P . M ., said that it was his privilege and pleasure to propose the toast of " The Health of the VV . M . " When Bro . Woodthorpe was installed he ( Bro . Boyesj

asserted that he would be a credit to the lodge , and his excellent working was evidence that no Master wl . o had gone before him could have improved upon it , and his rendering that evening of the Antient Charge had gained universal admiration . In responding , Bro . Woodthorpe , W . M ., stated that he was glad to have their kind appreciation of his small efforts ; Bro . Boyes had , however , said too much in his favour , which he did not deserve , but he hoped to do his duty .

The W . M . proposed "The Initiates . " He said he was exceptionally pleased in having three that evening , which was good , though once before , some years ago , they had four at one time . He could assure their newly-made brothers that the members always made the initiates welcome , and he felt sure they would never regret becoming members of the Henry Muggeridge Lodge . He would repeat to each of them the same words that Bro . Muggeiidge uttered when he initiated him ( Bro . Woodthorpe ) , which were , " that he would never be able to occupy the Initiate ' s chair at that festive board , but on some future occasion he |( Bro . Muggeridge ) might find himself in the next chairthat of the W . M . "

Bro . Hiscocks said that it was with some hesitation that he rose to respond , not that he felt strange , as he already knew he was among friends . He was somewhat scared at the ceremony , which he should never forget . He had joined many societies , but the ordeal he had gone through that evening was the most impressive he had ever met with . He could not express what he then felt , and in concluding a good speech he stated that no Eeal would be wanting on his part to go forward and learn all he could .

Bro . Baragwanth also responded , remarking that his bast thanks were due to them for the welcome way he had been received into Masonry , and if it ever came in his power to promote the interests of the lodge and the Craft it would be a pleasure to him . Bro . Patman said that from the ceremony he was convinced that the more he got into Masonry , the better he would like it , and he quite appreciated the very kind treatment he had received on his initiation . The Worshipful Master gave " The Treasurer and Secretary . " observim ? that Bro .

Sack , I reas ., had also acted that night for the Secretary , Bro . G . Clarke , P . M ., who had been called away to Belgium . No one could find fault with Bro . Sack , who entered heartily into Masonry generally , and was an ardent supporter and a good fellow . _ In response , Bro . Sack , P . M ., was sorry that the Secretary , who was an enthusiast in Masonry , was not present , but it was not his fault , and although absent he was there in spirit . He hoped the lodge would do more for the Charities and as they got stronger they should give freely . He was highly pleased with the working of the W . M ., and his ot tne antient

renaenng charge must have impressed everyone present , including the initiates , and they would all go away that night with the knowledge that they had a Master who could do everything in the ritual and they were proud of him . The next toast was *• The Visitors , " given in genial terms by the VV . M ., and he coupled the names of Bros . Bland , Graham , and Chadderton . Bro . Bland , in reply , said that the Henry Muggeridge was the first Iodge where he had seen the Stability working , and he was very much impressed with it .

Bros . Graham and Chadderton , in very eloquent terms , also responded . In giving " 1 he Past Masters , " the W . M . said they were the backbone of the lodge and they were ever willing to do anything to promote the interests of the lodge and the happiness of the brethren . Suitable responses were then made by Bros , Stampfer , Street , Penney , and Boyes . r . . ., , ' . , ,, ° , " » he Officers" elicited cordial responses from Bros . Sibley , S . VV . ; R . J . Hall , J . W . ; C J . Sowton , S . D . ; Gomm , J . D . ; and Elstob , l . G . ; and the lyler s toast brought the proceedings to a happy termination .

Bros . Strutt , Henry , Blogg (" Carl Brandt" ) , Laws , Sibley , Elstob , and Bland , vocally and otherwise , en ertained the brethren , the latter giving a recitation— " The treemason s Alphabet "—his own composition , and his efforts and thosi of Bro . Blogg were much appreciated .