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what she was—the foundation for all truly great and good lives . And so , let us all , as servants of the Great Architect of the Universe , lift up our hearts with gratitude to God for the blessing which was ours in having such a monarch , a blessing almost unpara lleled in the whole history of the world , a blessing which the Great Architect hi mself bestowed upon us , and which we trust and pray that , having once bestowed it , He will not henceforth ever cease to maintain . Let our prayer be for the present , " May God bless her son , may God save our King . "

The Provincial Grand Organist played the Dead March in " Saul , " all the brethren standing . Bro . CHARLES LEE , P . P . G . W ., said that he had lived under four monarchs . He proposed a vote of thanks to the Provincial Grand Chaplain

for his excellent address , which was seconded by Bro . J . C STACKHOUSE , and carried unanimously . The D . P . G . M . moved that the address be engrossed and forwarded to the Provincial Grand Master for his signature , and asked the brethren to rise and sing the National Anthem , The Provincial Grand Lodge was closed .

Logic Club.

LOGIC CLUB .

TWENTIETH ANNUAL BANQUET . The members of this successful Club of Instruction and numerous visitors attended the aoth annual banquet at the Cafe Royal , Regent-street , on the 27 th ult ., to the number of 160 . Bro . Robert Manuel , P . M ., Preceptor , presided , and during the evening some interesting details of the remarkable progress of the club were given by Bro . J . P . Fitzgerald , P ; M ., the Secretary , and only surviving founder .

A pleasant incident was the presentation to Bro . Edward Humphrey of a handsome silver salver , in recognition of his kindness in finding a home for the club at the Cavendish Rooms for many years past , and as a mark of their esteem . The club having outgrown its present quartets , its removal to a new home is now

under consideration . After an excellent banquet , The CHAIRMAN proposed "The King and the Craft , " and made suitable reference to the great loss sustained by the Empire , which would be mourned for all time . , The most illustrious brother who for a quarter of a century had presided over Freemasonry had been called to undertake . a much higher office , but

they were proud to think he would still be the Protector of English Freemasonry . On that occasion it was their duty most , respectfully and loyally to wish him in that great position a long , prosperous , and happy reign . Associated with his exalted name one was privileged to connect the great ancient and glorious Insti - tution to which so many of them belonged . He gave them the time-honoured toast— "The King and the Craft . "

The CHAIRMAN then said he proposed with some temerity the toast of the evening . They especially honoured at these gatherings the ideal with which the Logic Club was founded . That ideal was that there should be a close and accurate study of Masonic ritual and an earnest endeavour to render it in as perfect a manner as practice and attention could achieve . Of course , like all ideals , that standard was . difficult of attainment ;

but what he thought was interesting to all of them engaged in that work was to try and estimate whether , since they last met in that room 13 months ago , the Logic Club had made progress towards that ideal . It seemed to him that in trying to form that estimate there were one or two considerations worthy of their thoughts , both inside and outside their club . Inside their club he thought it was evidence of progress to find its earnestness , application and devotion on the part

of the members who were qualitying to take their duties in the lodges to which they belonged . He had seen the strongest evidence of that during the last year . That feeling had always existed in the Logic Club , but it had been notably developed during the last 13 months . Another sign of progress within the club was that a great many members of the Craft had joined it during that period . He leftittothe Secretary , who was great at statistics , to tell them to what extent

their strength had been increased . That was very gratifying testimony of pro - gress . Another thing particularly noticeable was that amongst those joining there were some whose career in Masonry had been run . They had had some Past Grand Officers who had joined them , and with Masons of such distinction they could scarcely come to the club for want of instruction . Why had they joined ? Because they sympathised with the ideal he had tried to sketch . What who wished to

the club welcomed even more than that was the young Mason qualify for the position he was entitled to get when qualified , and that element had been noticeable during the year . One word or two with regard to the influence of the Logic Club outside its own portals . He should like to refer to two invitations they had received . One was from the club represented by the three distinguished brethren on his left—the Genesis—and the other the Jubilee Masters

Lodge . He thought it was due to those who represented the club on both those occasions to say at this great festive gathering , that they acquitted themselves full well , and he left it to those who heard them to give their impressions of the work . There was another influence outside the club which was gratifying to those working for the ideal . In visiting lodges there was traceable in many instances—and not the least

distinguishedthe distinct influence of the Logic Club in the working . _ That was an attainment of which the club might justly be proud . It was but right on such occasions as this to honour the memory of the two brethren , and honour the presence of the third brother , who conceived this great ideal . The two who had left them were Bros . John Maclean and George Buckland—names that would always be mentioned , and he hoped some chairmen would mention them as he was doing , in the

first meeting of the next century . The surviving founder—what could be said of him ? He need not say anything in his praise . His genial—he was going to say his beautiful presence—the devotion with which for 20 years he had unceasingly applied himself to the club had won the regard and affection of all . They would honour him on this occasion , and he therefore coupled with the toast the name of Bro . James Percy Fitzgerald .

Bro . J . P . FITZGKRALD , P . M ., first mentioned that he had received expressions of regret for non-attendance from . Bros . H . Manfield , Nathan Robinson , Strachan , Bullock , and the Grand Secretary , and many members of the club . With reference to the progress of the club , it now mustered 204 members . The aggregate attendance during the 12 months was 2100 , and they had admitted amongst them 385 visitors , The Charity Association had subscribed £ 230 to the

Masonic Institutions , and the club had , from its own funds , given 60 guineas , which was placed on the lists of the Preceptor who represented the club at the Festivals of the three Institutions . There was another lively institution known as the canteen , which was ably managed by Bro . Duck . The most trying question was , what were they going to do in the future ? They had a loveable , kind-hearted landlord , who had received them for 17 yaars . They did not like to encroach upon that kindness and consideration much longer . They had 200

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members , and they tried to find room , but how much longer would it continue ? He felt certain the members would take this into consideration , that the time had come when they ought to find a home for themselves . They ought to form a company , and make themselves into an institution to throw open their doors to all Masons , and relieve Bro . Humphrey from a great responsibility . It was for

the members to take the initiative , and do something for themselves . It was suggested they should form a company and buy a building—place themselves in a position us a proper and established club . He thanked them all for having conceived the opinion that the Secretary did his level best for the club . He would do the best he could for them , if they would make their peace with the . landlord .

Bro . WOODER proposed " The Chairman " in a brief speech . He said that Bro . Manuel , as the Preceptor , was the guiding spirit of the club , and its present position was in a great measure due to him . He had been asked to be brief , and nothing he could say would enhance their esteem for Bro . Manuel . He would , therefore , ask them to drink heartily to the health , prosperity , happiness , and long life of their worthy Chairman , Bro . Manuel .

Bro . R . MANUEL , P . M ., returned thanks for the toast . As they were aware , nearly four years ago the mantle of Preceptor of the club fell somewhat unexpectedly on his shoulders . Since then by the kind co-operation and earnestness of the brethren who were attending , he was glad to say , in increasing numbers , every Sunday morning , they had done some useful work towards attaining that ideal he mentioned . He attributed that success , not to any individual effort , but

to the fact that their combined effort had developed enthusiasm for the work . Personally he was very surprised they had had him for their Chairman that evening . In the club they had a standard working , and it was necessary for him to guide those who were trying to accomplish that working in the right direction . He was sure that those who suffered knew it was in the interests of their ideal . He was proud to be placed in the position he held , and as long as they so honoured him he would try to study the best interests of the club .

Having asked the Secretary to conduct Bro . Edward Humphrey to the table , the CHAIRMAN then proceeded to make the presentation . He said that Bro . Humphrey and he had been associated for many years with the working of the club . He knew that appreciation was sufficient reward for that brother , but it was not sufficient for the brethren . They wanted to give it a concrete formsomething as tangible evidence of the high regard in which he was held . He had the greatest possible pleasure in asking Bro . Humphrey ' s acceptance of a little testimonial , which had been so conceived that every member of the club was associated with the gift .

The inscription on the salver : " Presented to our W . Bro . Edward Humphrey by the boys of the Logic Club as a mark of fraternal regard , and in warm appreciation of the roof that has sheltered them for the past 20 years . January , 1901 . " Bro . E . HUMPHREY , in responding , said there was one quality their Preceptor had—that of being able to make surprises . He felt utterly unworthy ot the complimentary remarks made . He wished to express his gratitude to the

members for the beautiful present given him . It was now considerably over 15 years ago that he had the honour of being consulted by some of the past Preceptors . They were meeting in a little club in Camden Town , and asked him to recommend them a place to meet in . He gave them what assistance he could , and hoped they would stay until they could find another place more befitting their dignity . He was proud the Logic Club had accepted any assistance he could offer them . He was overpowered , by the surprise of that evening , and was not , therefore , able to adequately express his gratitude .

Bro . j . ] . THOMAS , P . G . S . B ., submitted " The Masonic Charities . " He had , during the last three year ? , been Treasurer of the Benevolent Association attached to the club . A sum of 200 guineas had been sent up in two years to the Masonic Institutions . The Preceptor had taken up two three-figure lists , and would represent the club at the Benevolent Festival with another three . figure list . Bro . J . M . MCLEOD , P . G . S . B ., Sec . R . M . I . B ., in his reply , alluded to the results of the Cambridge Local Examinations just to hand . Out of 80 boys entered , 7 6 passed . There were only four failures in the Preliminary , and some passed with distinction and honours .

Other toasts were given before a pleasant evening closed . Amongst those who assisted in the musical arrangements were Bros . James , Archibald Evans , Garfield , McCall Chambers , Alex . Watson , Anning , Hambledon , John Josey , Ambrose Thorne , Shine , and others . The brethren present included Bro . R . Manuel , P . M ., Preceptor ; J . P . Fitzgerald , P . M ., Sec . ; R . D . Cummings , Treas . j J . M . McLeod , J . J . Thomas , A . J . Thomas , Capt . Barlow , Dr . Beresford Ryley , H . Danby , W . Marler , Charles Cruikshanks , Dr . George , A . G . Duck , Harry Nicholls , J . T . Murray , Org . Greiner , G . W . Speth , Neville , Schrieber , and many others .

Council Of The Association Of Men Of Kent And Kentish Men.

COUNCIL OF THE ASSOCIATION OF MEN OF KENT AND KENTISH MEN .

At the monthly meeting of this association , the Honorary Secretary reported the receipt of the following letter from Major-General R . S . S . Baden Powell ; " South African Constabulary , " Zuurfontein , near Pretoria , " 4 th January , 1901 .

" Walter T . Hearn , Esq ., " Hon . Sec , " Association of Men of Kent and Kentish Men , " 11 , Fernholme-road , Nunhead , London , S . E , " Dear Sir ,

" I feel most highly honoured by being elected Honorary Member of the Association of Men of Kent and Kentish Men . My father and grandfather were from Kent ( Langton and Speldhurst ) , and I was educated at Tunbridge Wells in my early days , so I feel a special gratification in being received into this honourable Association . "Yours sincerely , " R . S . S . BADBN POWELL . "

Arrangements have been made for the postponed Cinderella Dance to be held at the Bridge House Hotel , on Saturday , the 23 rd instant . The Association continues to make excellent progress , its membership now totalling 555 , among the newly elected being Commander Charles N . Robinson , R . N ., the Naval expert ; Mr . J . H . Allchin , Beutiff Curator of Maidstone Museum ; and Trooper Thomas O . Robinson , of Dover , another of Kent ' s first eleven of South African fame .

MUCH SYMPATHY is felt in Douglas tor Bro . Lord Henniker , Governor of the Isle of Man , news having arrived on Sunday that his eldest son , the Hon . Albert John Henniker , Major , had died in London . Deceased , who was jC years of age , was formerly a captain of the 3 rd Battalion Norfolk Regiment . He was a J . P . for Suffolk , had been Assistant Private Secretary ( unpaid ) to the First Lord of the Admiralty , and Private Secretary to two Governors of South Australia .