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Moss , J . D . j W . Forster , jun ., I . G . j F . Beach , P . M ., D . C . j T . P . Dixon , P . M . j J . Robbins , P . M . j A . C . Lewis , P . M . j R . Kevill , P . M . j Geo . Gregson , P . M . j and manv others . Visitors : Bros . Sir John B . Monckton , P . G . W . j Sir Reginald Hanson , M . P ., P . G . W . ; E . Letchworth , P . G . D ., G . Sec . j T . Hastings Miller , P . G . S . B . j W . Ganz , P . G . Org . J J- Duncan , 59 j T . Smith , 30 j W . Masters , G . Stwd . j H . B . May , P . M . 1237 j Rev . H . W . Turner ,

P . P . G . Chap . Surrey j H . H . Green , P . M ., 709 , P . P . G . R . j A . H . Knight , 850 ; W . F . Garside , 592 j Clement Alliston , 2047 j R Millburn , P . M . 2047 ,- J- A . Laing , 509 j T . W . Sanders , 1 S 53 j R . Brambler , 1022 j T . C . Tanner , 5 Sj T . Hood , 1000 j H . J . Anson , E . Austen , T . F . Peacock , Wyndham Hart , R . V . F . Seton , 19651 S . Lea Smith , 1159 j J . W . Domoney , 2 S 0 CJ H . C . Roberts , 162 ,

J . Culver , 1837 ! F . W . C Hobson , 307 ; G . Corderoy ; 19 J J . Oppenheim , J . D . 20 C 0 J John Green , 1962 j F . S . Hanson , 2 j K . Hardey , 753 , - H . C . Morris , 1 S 27 j M . Johnson , 134 J H . E . Hopperton , 172 ; H . H . Nuding , 19 62 ; A . Moore , 91 ; A . Sandberg , 3 ; F . S . Hoblyn , 231 , Lovett King , 2190 ; Reginald Groome , and W . W . Lee , W . M . 23 S 1 .

The lodge was opened and the minutes confirmed , after which Bro . Wey duly installed Bros . Spencer Wm . Morris as W . M . for the ensuing year . The following officers were invested : Bros . F . G . Ivey , I . P . M . j J . W . Sherwell , S . W . j E . C . Mumford , J . W . ; N . N . Sherwood , P . M ., Treas . ; C . D . Hoblyn , P . M ., Sec ; A . Moss , S . D . ; W . Forster , J . D . ; J . H . Laing , I . G . ; Fletcher Beacli , P . M ., D . C ; Percy Machin , Org . ; and Harry Machin

and Stanley Machin , Stwds . The W . M . in presenting the I . P . M . with a handssme Past Master ' s jewel referred to the excellent manner in which he had carried out all his duties , and expressed the hope that he would be spared for many years to wear the jewel he had so well earned . The I . P . M . returned thanks , and the lodge was closed . After banquet at Freemasons' Tavern , the usual toasts were heartily honoured under the genial presidency of the

W . M . Bro . Sirlohn B . Monckton , P . G . W ., replying for " The Grand Officers , " returned thanks for the kind reception accorded the toast . He congratulated the lodge on the exceedingly excellent rendering of the ritual by the Immediate Past Master , which was true Emulation working . They had all heard of the remarkable success which

had attended the pupils of the Girls' School recently , and , taking a considerable interest in that School , he was particularly pleased , as it was an answer to those people who said— "The children look charming , the place seems in capital order , and the whole thing is delightful ; but what about the education ? " That had been fairly answered in previous years , but this year no school in the kingdom had

answered it better . When they found the Head Governess had sent up 45 to the College of Preceptors' Examination —and those not the best pupils , who were reserved for the Cambridge Local Examination—and all had passed , it was an eloquent tribute for the School . He would ask the brethren to pay their attention especially to the Charities , and in their turn serve the Stewardships , not to be

un-Masonic enough to give more than they could afford , but give what they could . Bro . F . G . Ivey , I . P . M ., next gave "The Health of the Worshipful Master , " and said that for the first time he was privileged to give that toast . It was a privilege and pleasure he had looked forward to for some years , and he had regarded the l . P . M . ' s chair as the one he should like to occupy after that of W . M . The brethren present had

heard the manner in which Bro . Spencer Morris had commenced his work . The remarks of the W . M . were terse and concise , he having been brought up in a military school—the London Rifle Brigade Lodge , of which he is J . . —and this , combined with his courtesy and suavity , led them to believe that he would be one of the best Masters they could possibly have .

Bro . Spencer Morris , W . M ., who was warmly received , said he was much obliged for the cordial and flattering reception given the toast which had been proposed in such kindly words by the I . P . M . As far as he was personally concerned , he was putting on his armour for the first time , and it wjuld therefore ill become him to boast , but he would spare no effort so to discharge his duty , that the members

would think he had not unworthily followed the footsteps of those who had preceded him in the chair . He had then a much more pleasing duty to perform , which was to propose "The Health of the I . P . M . and Installing Master . " Whilst thanking Bro . Ivey on his own behalf for the beautiful manner in which the ceremony was performed , he should like in their name to congratulate him on the

brilliant way in which he had passed through his year of office . He ( the W . M . ) believed that in no recent year had they had so many additions to their numbers , and , therefore , Bro . Ivey ' s work had been onerous . They could not _ have found anyone who would have performed the , ™ ' ? s ln a more ab , e and more gonial manner than the I . P . M . had done .

Bro . F . G . Ivey , I . P . M ., returned thanks , and said that he supposed it was patent to all that "out of the fulness of the heart , the mouth speaketh , " and it was an exceedingly great pleasure to install Bro . Spencer Morris , whom he had had the pride and pleasure of knowing for many years , and each succeeding year had but added to the high opinion to which their Worshipful Master had always lived in his

memory . Bro . Sir Reginald Hanson , M . P ., P . G . W ., acknowledged the toast of "The Visitors , " and said he thought that having wen with them so often , he could hardly be esteemed a visitor . On no former occasion had it given him greater S ' » 'Jcation , for he had that evening seen his old friend "ro . Morris installed as W . M . by another friend who WJS

\ VM \] . soclate ( I witn nim - From what he knew of the tw' ™ . caI > acity ancl love of Masonry , and also his love 01 I ' -niulation working , lie was satisfied the working would » e done to the satisfaction of the lodge and the visitors who "" Km be honoured with an invitation . He had watched the n arfer of . the I . P . M . from post to post , and knew how well ne nad discharged his duties . Whrn he came into contact with the W . M . in the London Rifle Brigade they were full

privates , and he believed they discharged the duties of that most important office to the satisfaction of all . On behalf viraf e vls " > he had t 0 thanl < " >« lodge for their kind in"ation , for the exceedingly gcod work they had seen , for to th e lent hospitality , and for the welcome extended r « n r 0 , J R , ev " •• w - Turner , P . P . G . Chap . Surrey , also inl ? ° -1 , ln an excellent speech , after which the W . M . suomittcd the toast of "The Past Masters , " for which , jr ° - Dixon , P . M ., replied .

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Bros . Sherwood , P . M ., Treas ., and C . D . Holbyn , P . M ., Sec , returned thanks for " The Treasurer and Secretary , " and "The Officers" having been duly honoured , the Tyler ' s toast closed a very pleasant and enjoyable evening . Under the direction of Bro . Alfred Moore , the following artistes assisted an excellent rendering of a charming selection of music : Miss Ethel Winn , Miss Ethel Bevans , and Bros . Reginald Groome , and Lovett King .

Montague Guest Lodge ( No . 1900)—A regular meeting of this lodge was held on the 8 th inst ., at the Inns of Court Hotel , Lincoln ' s Inn Fields . Owing to ill health this was the first occasion on which the Worshipful Master , Bro . Oscar Philippe , was able to preside at the festive board since his installation , and there was a numerous attendance of members and visitors to congratulate him on his restoration to health and wish him God speed during the

remainder of his term of office . The members present included Bros . O . Philippe , W . M . ; R . Henwood , I . P . M . j E . C . Shelton , S . W . j W . Goodman , J . W . j E . W . Dobell , P . M ., Treas . j W . H . Gardener , P . M ., Sec . ; G . Gray , S . D . ; W . A . Austen , J . D . j T . Hutchinson , D . C . j J . Hopp , A . D . C . ; T . W . Walford , Org . ; A . P . Lowthian , Stwd . j J . Stacey , P . M . ; S . Brooks , P . M . j H . Slyman , P . M . ; and J . D . Collier , P . M . Visitors : Bros . Col . J . Peters ,

P . G . S . B . ; J . Terry . Sec . R . M . B . L , P . G . S . B . j J . M . McLeod . Sec R . M . I . B . j H . Hides , P . M . igSj G . Dale , 195 j A . Fenn , 2 i 2 o ; W . Brooks , l . G . 2120 ; J . Harding , S . W . 771 ; F . Purkiss , P . M . 742 ; W . G . Nottage , P . M ., Sec . 771 ; J . Barnett , P . M . 2192 j G . Thomas , P . M . 1194 J A . Hall , 45 j W . J . Dyer , J . W . 211 j C . T . Tyler , P . S . G . D . Surrey j W . F . Larkin , G . Gardener , 2120 J F . J . Winkworth , 2120 J E . Guisbrook , 771 ; John Goddard , P . M . 771 j E . Clark ,

P . P . G . S . of W . Surrey ; G . Porter , P . M . 10 S ; T . C . Edmonds , P . M . 1507 j C . Grassi , P . M . 1559 ; C . Welch , S . W . 2120 j H . W . Schartau , P . P . G . Org . Middx . ; F . J . Hayward , and W . W . Lee , W . M . 23 S 1 . Lodge was opened and the minutes confirmed , after which Bro . Henwood , I . P . M ., raised Bro . Lowthian to the Degree of Master Mason in a very impressive manner . Routine business was transacted , during which the W . M . intimated

his intention of representing the lodge at each of the festivals of the Masonic Institutions . After a recherche repast the usual toasts were honoured . The W . M . in proposing "The Queen and the Craft " said her Majesty was not only the greatest lady in the land , but he should not be far wrong in saying the greatest lady in the world . She reigned over vast dominions , and millions of people , and was beloved by all . There had

been many celebrated monarchs in by-gone days , but no ruler had ever had a more peaceful and prosperous reign . The W . M . then gave "H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , M . W . G . M ., " and referred to the enormous increase in the number of lodges , since the installation of H . R . H ., and also the large increase in the support given to the Masonic Charities . Bro . R . Henwood , I . P . M ., proposed "The Grand

Officers , and said it was an exceedingly important toast . He fully appreciated the able remarks of the W . M . in the previous toast , in tracing the progress of Freemasonry since H . R . H . was installed as M . W . G . M .. He claimed on behalf of the Grand Officers a great deal to making Freemasonry as useful and popular as it had now become . His Royal Highness was surrounded by men of eminent intelligence , commercial instinct , and last , but

not least , men of high social position . When they found those combinations amongst Grand Officers , he felt certain that Freemasonry as an institution was perfectly safe . ln that lodge they possessed a Grand Lodge Officer ( Bro . Hedges , P . M . ) , but he was not able to be present that evening . Grand Lodge was , however , well represented by those the W . M . had been instrumental in bringing to the festive board , and he thought he might claim for the W . M .

that , he had dispensed his hospitality in a . very graceful manner . Their W . M . was very gratified at the number and quality of Grand Officers present . Bro Col . J . Peters , P . G . S . B ., in response , said it was agreat pleasure in a lodge like that to find the toast so well received at alt times . The Grand Officers were always willing to come forward and show their interest in Freemasonry , and the M . W . G . M . in selecting them—which was a task of

considerable difficulty from the large number of Masons of equal eligibility—always gave satisfaction to the whole Craft . He was glad to hear there was a member of the lodge ( Bro . Hedges ) wearing the purple , and , although he had been present on previous occasions , he had not met that brother . He hoped , however , on a future visit to be able to meet the member of the lodge who was a Grand Officer . He would only thank them for their reception of the toast .

Bro . R . Henwood , I . P . M ., in submitting " The Health of the W . M ., " said he felt that his acquaintance with the W . M . was nut sufficiently long to enable him to speak fully of his merits , but it was sufficiently long to be able to add that he could not say anything against him , but that he could sincerely say everything in his favour . He looked upon , Bro . Philippe , the W . M ., as a typical Mason , and when he said that he believed in a man who used his best energies to promote the interests of the Craft . The man who used not

only his best endeavours in the way of work , but also used his ample means in supporting their well-deserving Charities . He ventured to say there were very few lodges , if any , in London which could boast of a better W . M . than Bro . Philippe . 'I hey all most sincerely regretted that the W . M . ' s health had necessitated his comparative retirement from the lodge , and , in parenthesis , he might say he was sorry the W . M . ' sdeputy was not more efficient . He would not further

detain them , for however much he talked he could not alter I heir opinion of the W . M ., but would only add that very few coulJ equal the eloquent terms in which the VV . M . proposed the health of the Queen that night . He would ask them to cordial y drink the health of the W . M . Iiro . Oscar Philippe , W . M ., who , on rising , was accorded a very hearty icception , thanked the I . P . M . and brethren most sincerely lor the kind way in which the toast was

proposed and received , lie was very thankful indeed that he had the privilege and power to be with them again . On looking back he found it was six months ago when it was expected he would join the majority . It , therefore , gave him great pleasure to be with them , and hoped to remain in the lodge many years . He was deeply sorry not to have

been able to iemain to the banquet on the installation night , but as they were aware , he was taken from the sick room and back again directly after the ceremony . The expressions of sympathy and good wishes conveyed to a man on a sick bed did his heart good , and were appreciated more than anything . It was nine years since he was initiated

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in the lodge , and he deeply regretted that Bro . Hedges , P . M ., who was then the Master , and who initiatad him , was not present . He hoped to have the health and strength to be with them for many years . He asked them to believe him when he said that all the kindness he had received from every member since he entered Masonry , and the courtesy he had experienced in the lodge were sincerely appreciated , and he should be happy to do anything he

could for the prosperity of the lodge . He thanked them all most heartily . Bro . S . Brooks , P . M ., proposed "The Masonic Institutions , " and said there was nothing which marked them more publicly and more to their credit than their entire devotion to that part of their duty—Charity . It was their duty as Masons to maintain the Institutions , not luxuriously , but with that amount of financial aid which made them

efficient for the benefit of the young , and the comfort of the old . Bro . James Terry , Sec . R . M . B . L , in reply , said that on an occasion so celebrated as the restoration to health of their W . M ., he would not detain them with any lengthy remarks . The Institution he represented took care of the aged who were left on the cold charity of a bitter world , and it was the bounden duty of Masons to care for them .

He rejoiced to hear the W . M . express his intention of representing the three Institutions during his year of office . He remembered Bro . Philippe's services at the last Benevolent Institution Festival , when as an Uuattached Steward and unsupported by any lodge he took up a sum of nearly 300 guineas . The efforts then made had not exhausted the benevolence of the W . M . ' s friends , and now that Bro . Philippe had the Montague Guest Lodge behind him , and

the Benevolent Institution Festival was to be held in a fortnight , he trusted he would secure a goodly sum . Bro . J . M . McLeod , Sec . R . M . I . B ., also replied . Bro . Dobell , P . M ., Treas ., nextproposed"TheVisitors . " He said that when they had any good things to enjoy they liked that enjoyment shared by visitors . They had a most admirable banquet , and a delightful musical programme , and their enjoyment had been enhanced by sharing it with

the visitors . The visiting brethren also shared their happiness in having the W . M . with them at the festive board and presiding in so genial a manner . Bro . W . W . Lee , W . M . 23 S 1 , returned thanks , and was followed by Bros . Hides , P . M . igSj C . Tyler , P . P . S . G . D . Surrey j E . Guisbrook , 771 ; and E . Clark , P . P . G . S . of Works Surrey . "The Past Masters and Officers" was duly honoured ,

Bro . Slyman , P . M ., responding , after which the Tyler ' s toast closed . a thoroughly harmoniousand enjoyable evening . Under the direction of Bro . H . Schartau , P . P . G . Org . Middx ., a delightful selection of music was given , Miss Florence Bethell , and Bros . Wm . Bradford and Jas . Brand ably assisting . Bro . R . Hopkins gave a solo on the silver bells which was much appreciated j Mr . F . Russell amused all present by some clever ventriloquism , and Mr . W . J . Churcher was equally successful in a humorous recitation .

Savage Club Lodge ( No . 2190 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge was held on Tuesday , the 7 th inst ., at Freemasons' Hall , under the presidency of Bro . Walter J . Ebbetts , P . G . S ., W . M ., when a company of some 150 brethren assembled to see Bro . William James Fisher , S . W . { Daily Chronicle ) , placed in the chair . Among the brethren present were Bros , the Karl of Euston ,

Prov . G . M . Norths and Hunts j G . N . Money , Prov . G . M . Surrey ; J . C . Remington , P . D . G . M . New South Wales j Rev . Sir W . Vincent , G . Chap . ; E . Letchworth , P . G . D ., G . Sec ; Robert Grey , President Board of Benevolence ; F . West , P . G . D ., Dep . Prov . G . M . Surrey ; Sir Somers Vine , P . M ., P . G . D ., Sec ; Thos . Catling , P . M ., Treas . ; G . Cooper , P . G . D . ; W . E . Chapnun , P . M ., D . of C ; Frank Richardson , P . G . D . j Charles

Belton , P . G . D . j Charles Barry , G . Supt . of Wks . j J .. II . Matthews , P . Dep . G . D . C . j J . Lewis Thomas , P . A . G . D . of C j C . F . Matier , P . G . S . B . j and others . The lodge was opened , and the minutes were read andconfirmed , after which Bro . W . J . Fisher , S . W ., was presented to the W . M . by Bro . Will . E . Chapman , P . M . and D . C , to be installed . The ceremony of installation was performed by Bro . Ebbetts in a masterly manner , and when Bro .

I'isher had been placed in the chair and duly saluted , the following brethren were appointed as his officers for the year : Bros . Walter J . Ebbetts , I . P . M . j John Northcott , S . W . j Edward Rosenthal , J . W . ; Thomas Catling , P . M ., Treas . j Sir Somers Vine , P . M ., P . G . D ., Secj Harry Nicholls , S . D . j W . S . Penley , J . D . j E . N . Alpe , I . G . j Will . E . Chapman , P . M ., D . C . j W . R . Ingram , A . D . C . j Ernest Lake , Org . j W . L . Barratt , W . Nicholl , A . L . Oswald and C L . Carson , Stwds . ; and

Swan , Tyler . Bro . Ebbetts then delivered the addresses , and the lodge was closed . The usual sumptuous banquet at Freemasons' Tavern , followed , the band of the Grenadier Guards , by permission of Col . Trotter , conducted by Bro . Dan Godfrey , performing a beautiful selection of music . After dinner the toasts were proposed , and the following artistes interspersed them with some excellent vocal and

instrumental performances : Bros . W . L . Barrett , J . T . Carrodus , F . II . Cheescwright , Franklin Clive , Charles Collette , Chas . Conyers , W . II . Denny , Theo . Drew , Ernest Lake , Harry Nicholls , VV . Nicholl , Arthur Oswald , Hadyn Parry , Courtice Pounds , John Radcliffe , Brandon Thomas , Frank Thornton , and C . Townley . After the W . M . had prooosed " The Queen and the Craft , " and "The M . W . G . M ., " in very eloquent and well

chosen terms , Iiro . Thomas Catling , P . M ., proposed "The M . W . Pro Grand Master , the Dep . Grand Master , and the rest of the Grand Officers , Present and Past . " lie said the W . M . had mentioned the close connection that existed between the Savage Club Lodge and the M . W . G . M ., the Prince of Wales , and he could but echo the W . M . 's remarks . With regard to the kind , exceptional , and special favour at all

times shown by the Grand Officers towards the i > ava < e Club Lodge , the lodge had tried that favour in many ways . In times of stress and trial , as well as in times of lestivity , like that evening , on all occasions they had met with one exceptional treatment , and that was the most kindly office possible that could be shown by one Mason to another . He

and the other members of the lodge felt and wished to express their deep gratitude to the Grand Officers , and they welcomed them to their board that night , and trusted that the entertainment put belore them afforded them p leasure . Whenever the Grand Officers came they would have the very heartiest reception . On the last installation