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who remarked that it was an easy task for a captain to command a company when he had an efficient staff of officers under him . He was happy to say that his two Principals would satisfactorily perform their duties , and thus assist him in the working of the chapter . They all knew how well Comp . Payne worked in the lodge , and there was no doubt that he would bring the same acumen to bear on this work in their chapter . They were also aware of the efficient working of the present M . E . Z . of No . 21 , whom he was sure

would satisfactorily carry out the duties of J . He thought the companions would agree with him that they were fully justified in the choice they had made . Comp . Capt . R . PAYNE , H ., responded , and , after returning thanks , said they had an excellent example in the working of their present M . E . Z . He would carry out his duties to the best of his ability , and would be satisfied if he gained their approbation .

Comp . Lieut . H . C . LAMBERT , J ., also responded , and said he earnestly hoped that the chapter would be a success , and that the same regularity would be practised that they had witnessed in the excellent rendering of the consecration ceremony that evening . Comp . BYWATER replied for "The Visitors , " and thanked the companions

of the chapter for the kind and cordial welcome the visitors had received . The M . E . Z . had said that they were gratified to have visitors on that occasion , and he could assure him they were very pleased and proud to be present , and that they one and all desired to see the prosperity of the chapter .

" The Officers" having been given , and suitably responded to , the Janitor ' s toast brought the proceedings to a close . The musical arrangements were under the direction of Comp . J . Stedman , who was assisted by Comps . Hodges , G . F . Smith , and Lawler , and Master G . Haynes .

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PROVINCIAL -GRAND LODGE OF SURREY .

A large and distinguished gathering of brethren took p lace on Wednesday , the 7 th inst ., at the Greyhound Hotel , Croydon , the occasion being the annual meeting of the Provincial Grand Lodge of Surrey , held under the banner of the George Price Lodge , No . 2096 . The chair was occupied by the R . W . Bro . General J . Studholme Brownrigg , C . B ., Provincial Grand Master , who was supported by the following :

Bros . Col . F . Peters , P . G . S . B . ; Rev . C . W . Arnold , P . G . C , P . D . P . G . M . ; George Price , Prov . G . Treas . ; Chas . Greenwood , Prov . G . Sec . ; R . Sebastian Hart , Prov . G . S . D . j J . Steele , Prov . G . Std . Br . ; W . Patterson , Prov . G . Purst . ; J . W . Baldwin , Prov . G . Std . Br . ; G . J . Dunkley , Prov . G . Org . ; J . Hooke , Prov . G . D . C ; J . C . Collier , Prov . G . Supt . of Works ; F . J . Blake , P . P . G . Reg . ; T . Vincent , P . P . G . S . B . ; H . J . Strong , P . P . G . J . W . ; H . J . Dumas , P . P . G . J . W . ; H . E . Francis , P . P . G . D . ; F . West , P . P . G . R . ; J . G . Horsey , P . P . G . D . C . ; C . Belton , P . P . G . D . ; S . Patterson , P . P . G . Std . Br . ; VV . H . Paddle , Prov . G . Stwd . ; A . E . Taylor , P . P . G . Supt . of

Works ; A . Lawrance , P . P . G . S . D . ; W . Gouldon , P . P . G . D . ; J . Bond , P . P . G . P . ; W . R . Church , P . M . 1347 ; R . W . Price , P . P . G . ] . W . ; J . Rhodes , P . P . G . D . ; F . Cambridge , P . P . G . Org . ; J . Hamer Owen , P . ' P . G . l . D . ; H . C . Jepps , Prov . G . Stwd . ; E . Stiiwell , Prov . G . Stwd . ; W . J . Kemp , P . P . G . P . ; G . Webb , P . P . G . S . W . ; J . Squire , P . P . G . S . B . ; VV . A . Barnett , P . P . G . R . ; B . Ridge , P . P . G . D . C ; G . Dixon , P . P . G . S . W . Berks and Bucks ; T . Hales , W . M . 1347 ; A . J . Williamson , ' 1564 ; G . J . Westerfield , 813 ; G . T . Glaxton , P . M . 1 S 72 ; S . Ward , W . M . 1 S 61 ; H . Hobbs , W . M . 2096 ; H . E . Turner , W . M . 1149 ; W . G . Batchelor , P . M . 452 ; and a large number of other brethren .

Provincial Grand Lodge having been formally opened by R . W . Bro . General J . Studholme Brownrigg , C . B ., Prov . Grand Master , the roll of the lodges in the province was called , the brethren present answering for their respective lodges . The report of the Finance and Audit Committee was then received and adopted , and the sum of J £ unanimously voted to the fund for the

renovation of the Parish Church , Croydon . The election of Prov . Grand Treasurer was then proceeded with , and Bro . George Price unanimously re-elected . The R . VV . the Provincial Grand Master then appointed and invested his

Prov . Grand Officers as follows : Bro . Chas . Greenwood , P . P . G . Sec , 410 ... ... Prov , D . G . M . „ F . A . Guimarans , 416 ... ... ... Prov . G . S . W . ,, J . D . Langton , 2096 ... ... ... Prov . G . J . W . „ Rev . Dr . Dawes , 1872 ... ... ... Prov . G . Chap . „ Rev . VV . Stainer . 1020 ... ... ... Prov . G . ChaD .

„ Geo . Price ... ... ... ... Prov . G . Treas . 1 , H . Saxelb y , 463 ... ... ... Prov . G . Reg . ,, Chas . Greenwood , jun ., 410 ... ... Prov . G . Sec . „ Hugh Marcus Hobbs , 2096 ... ... Prov . G . S . D . > , G . Parson Smith , 1556 ... ... ... Prov . G . S . D . » H . C . Jepps , 410 ... ... ... Prov . G . J . D .

„ A . Hight , 1714 ... ... ... Prov . G . J . D . ,, W . Clifford , 1826 ... ... ... Prov . G . S . of VV . ,, W . H . Paddle , 1851 ... ... ... Prov . G . D . C . „ Moorman , 1981 ... ... ... Prov . G . A . D . C . ,, VV . Lane , 1638 ... ... ... Prov . G . Swd . Br . ,, W . Pile , 18 92 ... ... Prov . G . Std . Br . „ VV . Batchelor , 452 ... ... ... Prov . G . Std . Br . ,, Courtcnay M . Gray , 1920 ... ... Prov . G . Org . „ VV . A . Laker , 1362 ... ... ... Prov . G . Purst . ,, Storr , 2146 ... ... ... ... Prov . G . A . Purst .

„ S . Ward ... ... ... ... ,, T . Moreton ... ... ... ... / ,, R . Bunce ... ... ... ... £ ¦ Prov . G . Stwds . , < H . Burgess ... ... ... ,., \ 1 , VV . Young ... ... ... , „ J ,, Potter , ,., ... ... ... p rov . G . Tyler .

,, Bowles ... ... ... ... Prov . G . A . Tyler . The R . W . the PKOV . GRAND MASTER then briefly addressed the brethren on the progress of Masonry in the provinne during the past year , and stated that two lodges had been consecrated in that time . Healso took the opportunity of thanking the province generall y for the support he received at the recent Girls' School Festival , and

more especially the George Price Lodge , under whose banner they had met that day . I here being no further business for transaction , Provincial Grand Lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to the Parish Church where a service was held , and an impressive sermon preached by Bro . the Rev . C . W . ARNOLD , P . D . G . M . A special word of praise is due to the musical arrangements at this service , which

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were under the direction of Bro . Cambridge , P . P . G . Org-, and were of anexcelkn ' character , the anthem being a bass solo , " O Lord , have mercy" ( Mendelssohn ) beautifully rendered by Bro . Franklin Clive , and an alto solo chorus " But the Lord is mindful of His own" ( Mendelssohn . ) At the conclusion of the service a collection was made on behalf of the fund for the restoration of the church , the amount realised being £ 6 4 s . A banquet followed , at which the R . W . Prov . Grand Master presided .

After the toast of "The Queen and the Craft" had been warmly received , the PROV . GRAND MASTER proposed " H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , M . W . G . M ., and the Royal Family . " He said that the reason he had included the Royal Family with this toast was that the brethren had seen many of them lately at the recent large Masonic gatherings . Many of the brethren were with him ( the Prov . Grand Master ) at the recent meeting at Brighton when H . R . H . installed his brother , the Duke of Connaught , as Prov . Grand Master of Sussex . Many of the brethren

were also present at the recent meeting of the Grand Lodge of M . M . M . when H . R . H . was invested as the Grand Master , and only a few days ago he had the pleasure of seeing H . R-H . invest his son as S . W . of the Alpha Lodge . It would be interesting to the brethren to know that the Alpha Lodge was instituted when the Duke of Sussex was Grand Master . It is now so far exceptional that none but officers of Grand Lodge are eligible for admission . There had been but two

initiations in that lodge during the last 35 years . One was a Minister from Sweden , where H . R . H . the Prince of Wales first saw the light of Masonry , and ihe other was Prince Albert Victor , whom he was pleased to say took a very great interest in Freemasonry " and would , no doubt , be a worthy follower of his father . The brethren would therefore receive this toast with warmth , and he would ask them to drink to the health of their M . W . G . M . and the rest of the Royal Family .

In proposing "The Grand Officers Present and Past , " the PBOV . GRAND MASTER said those who attended Grand Lodge could not fail to notice the interest taken by the Grand Officers in their work . There were three Grand Officers present , and he would ask his esteemed friend , Bro . Col . Peters , to respond . Bro . Col . PETERS , P . G . Swd . Br ., in response , thanked the Prov . Grand Master

for coupling his name with the toast . It was a pleasure at all times to reply for this toast , especially whenit was so ably proposed and so warmly received . The Grand Officers were always ready and willing to do all they could to promote the welfare of the Craft and were glad to see their efforts were appreciated . It had given them great pleasure to be present that day for they were always delighted to be present on such interesting occasion .

"The Health of the R . W . the P . G . M . " was next proposed by Bro . CHARLES GREENWOOD , D . P . G . M ., who remarked that Bro . General Brownrigg had presided over them for about 15 years , and had endeared himself to the heart of every Mason in the province . When their present Prov . G . M . succeeded the late Bro . Dobree . he thought that Bro . General Brownrigg would have a difficult task to excel

for Bro . Dobree was well known as being a very good and distinguished Mason , He had , however , found that although the late Bro . Dobree was an eminent Mason , they had found one equally as good in their present Prov . G . M . He hoped he should never see another Prov . G . M . installed ; but that Bro . General Brownrigg would be spared for many years to continue in his present position , and to retain the love and affection of the brethren .

Bro . General J . STUDHOLME BROWNRIGG , C . B ., R . W . Prov . G . M ., in reply , said that , in presiding over them for the fifteenth time , he could only feel that their welcome had increased year by year . He took the greatest possible interest in everything connected with the province , and was very pleased to find that he was so well received , and that any suggestions he made or advice he gave were kindly received , and generally acted upon . It was for this reason that matters had gone so smoothly in the province , and he had also to thank the Prov . Grand Officers for the

support he received . He had now a toast to propose which the brethren would most warmly receive , for it was the health of one whose good , kind face they were so pleased to see among them again—he referred to Bro . Rev . C . W . Arnold . They had keenly felt the loss of that brother , although his place had been ably filled by one who had been longer in the province . He heartily welcomed Bro . Arnold , whom he had a strong idea would from time to time be lured back again among them , and would always be sure of the same hearty welcome .

Bro . Rev . C . W . ARNOLD , P . D . P . G . M ., replied , and said that out of the heart the mouth speaketh ; but on the present occasion he found it difficult to express his thanks for this cordial reception . He was not certain whether he would be in England for this meeting ; but he wrote the Prov . Grand Secretary asking for information as to the date , and on landing in this country the first communication he received was the notice from Bro . Greenwood . It afforded him very great pleasure to be present , and he wished to sincerely thank them all for the presentation they

made prior to his leaving England . He thanked them for the handsome watch they had given him , and he had completed the presentation by buying a piano with the balance of the money presented to him . So that while in another country he had had the ticking ot" the watch and the music of the piano to remind him of his friends in England . He was glad to find on his return that Bro . Greenwood had been appointed to the post he ( Bro . Arnold ) lately held , and also that the number

of lodges in the province was over 30 , thus enabling the Prov . G . M . to distribute more Provincial honours than he had hitherto been permitted to give . During his stay in America , although he had not been much impressed with the working , he was glad to say that he had received a kind and warm welcome . In conclusion , he again thanked them for the presents he had received , and also for the hearty reception accorded him on his return .

_ " The Prov . Grand Officers " was next given by the Psov . GRAND MASTER , who said he had no doubt that body would ably perform their duties , and there was no appointment he had made that day that had given him greater pleasure than to invest Bro . Chas . Greenwood , as Deputy P . G . M . He had always found Bro . Greenwood ' s services invaluable as Prov . Grand Secretary , and he was very grateful to him for accepting the position he now held .

Bro . CHARLES GREENWOOD , Deputy Prov . G . M ., said he was delighted to be able to respond to this toast . He h » d been associated for a long time with the Province of Surrey , it being 30 years since he was appointed Prov . Grand Secretary . He was pleased to see around him a few brethren who were connected with the province at that time . He could not help noticing the vast changes that had taken place since he became associated with it . There were but five lodges in the province and the number of members did not far exceed 100 . but

now there were more than 30 lodges and there had been a proportionate increase in the number of brethren . He considered it an honour to be selected to fill the important position of Deputy Prov . Grand Master , and hoped for some time to be able to assist his good friend , the Prov . Grand Master , in the working of the province . The Prov . Grand Officers who had been appointed that day had distinguished themselves in Masonry , and he hoped that they would make a point of attending the Prov . Grand

Lodge meetings and continue to evince that deep interest in the welfare of the province that they now felt . The PROV . GRAND MASTER then proposed " The George Price Lodge , " observing that the very name would ensure the toast being warmly received , and eulogising the excellent arrangements made by that lodge for the comfort and convenience of the brethren . He coupled with the toast the name of Bio . Hobbs the esteemed and energetic W . M . of the Lodge .

Bro . H . M . UOBBS , Prov . G . S . D ., VV . M . 2096 , returned thanks , ar . d assured the brethren that the George Price Lodge considered an honour had been conferred upon it by holding the Provincial Grand Lodge under its banner . The toast of " The Masonic Press " and thu Tyler ' s toast brought the proceedings-to a close ,