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with , and admirably performed by the W . M . ( Bro . Todd ) . Bros . H . T . Smith , and Conney . The newly-installed Master then invested the following brethren as his officers during the year , viz .: Bros . W . R . Todd , I . P . M . ; G . Brounlow , S . W . ; A . H . Yeomans , J . W . ; Rev . G . H . Frewer , P . M ., P . P . G . Chap ., Chap . ; J . Pascoe , P . M ., P . P . G . Supt . Wks ., Sec . ; J . Wood Ingram , P . M ., P . P . S . G . D ., D . C . ; W . Rawlance , Org . ; J . Copping , S . D . ; L . R . Dalgleish , J . D . ; Theakston , Supt . Wks . ; W Howard , I . G . ; and Brown and Page , Tylers .

After lodge had been closed the brethren sat down to a banquet , ably provided and served by Mrs . Fisher , the landlady . The newly-elected W . M . presided , and the usual loyal and Masonic toasts on such occasions were proposed and responded to . The following visitors were present : Bros . Keeling , Purvis , PuIIan , Eenals , White , and Copping , all of 22 S 3 ; J . Johnson , R . Brown , G . B . Griffiths , and J . Giddins , of 26 S 4 ; J . Squires , 2030 ; J . Ray , 377 ; W . Hearn , 1348 ; J . B . Wilkinson , 277 ; G . G . G . Wheeler , SS ; F . Casler , 442 , 2533 ; G . W . Ingram , S 3 S ; and F . Saunders , 318 ( S . C ) .

Finsbury Park Lodge , No . 1288 . INSTALLATION OF BRO . COUNCILLOR FRED VARLEY . . The installation meeting of the above lodge was held at the Holborn Restaurant , on the 3 rd inst ., about ioo well-known local brethren assembling to witness the installation of Bro . Councillor Fred Varisy , P . M . 1260 and 2601 , P . Z . 12 G 0 , the W . M . elect , into the chair of the lodge for the ensuing year . The ceremony was carried through in an impressive manner by Bro . Walter Sycklemore , P . M ., and the W . M ; appointed his officers as follows : Bros . T . Kev , S . W . ; J . W . Key , J . W . ; S . H . Price , P . M .,

Treas . ; W . H . Pocklington , P . M ., Sec ; G . Weidner , S . D . ; J . E . Moy . J . D . ; A . E . Colevelt , I . G . ; R . V . Davies , D . C . ; J . A . Cosgrove , A . D . C ; F . Partington , P . M ., Dr . W . Soulter , H . W . Moy , and W . H . Witherington , Stw 5 s . ; J . Baine , Org . ; R . W . Wilson , Asst . Org . ; and T . E . Edmonds , P . M ., Tyler . On the lodge being closed , the brethren assembled at a banqnet . The W . M . proposed the usual Masonic toasts , and in giving "The Health of the Queen , " remarked that in the past year the war in South Africa must have caused her Majesty anxiety , but they could now rejoice with heron the supremacy of the British flag in that country . Bro . Harrup , P . M ., submitted the toast of " The Worshipful Master " in eulogistic

terms . On rising to respond , Bro . Varley met with a very hearty reception . Having { hanked the brethren for the honour they had conferred upon him , Bro . Varley mentioned that he became a joining member in 1 S 92 , and had discharged the duties of every office of the lodge . He was proud to be their new Master in the new century , and hoped they would all have a very happy year of office , and support Bro . Captain

John Barlow , P . P . G . W . of East Lancashire , as the Grand Treasurer at the election in March . In proposing "The Health of the Visitors , " the W . M . remarked that they had as many as 50 present . It was a record attendance , and showed how much the lodge was appreciated . He assured them all a very Vearty welcome , and called upon Bro . J . J . Runtz , P . M . ( the Mayor of Stoke Newingtcn ) , Bro . Alderman Beale , and other guests to respond .

Bro . Rontz made a capital speech on the principles of Freemasonry , and thanked the brethren for their very cordial reception . Bros . S . H . Price , P . M ., Treas ., W . H . Pocklington , P . M ., Sec , and Key replied for " The Officers . " Atthebanquet Mrs . Hunt ' s Ladies' Orchestra contributed selections , andthi artists included in the musical programme were Miss Jessie Hotine , Miss Florence Venning , Miss Jose Dubois , Bros . Alexander Edwards , and R . B . Hopkins . The musical arrangements were under the direction of Bro . Walter Sycklemore , P . M ., musical director of the lodge . .

Playgoers' Lodge , No . 2705 . INSTALLATION OF BRO . GEORGE SCHULTZ . The third annual festival of this lodge was duly celebrated at the Hotel Cecil on New Year ' s Day , and it was in no whit less successful than its predecessors . There was a large gathering of brethren , some 20 forming the Board of Installed Masters , among those present were Bros . W . R . Bennett , W . M . ; G . Schultz , S . W . ; W . Sparks , I . W . ; G . I . Faninaton , I . P . M . ; L L . Goldstein , Treas . ; Percy Hawse , Sec . ;

W . Schroder , S . D . ; J . Cohen , J . D . ; G . Powell , P . M ., D . C ; T . Wontner Smith , L . Harfeld , and R . H . Shaw , Stwds . ; M . Moss , G . W . Collins , L . Lehmann , II . Cart , J . Hawkins , j . Vagg , G . Hand , W . H . Worster , G . F . Payne , F . Matthews , C . E . Loader , A . L Anderson . R . J . Sadleir , T . Pescod , A . Gerson , J . F . Bridgen , W . V . Higgins , A . J . Watson , H . W . Payne , F . J . Leggett , A . R . Moyse , H . L . Butterworth , H . Scott-Russell , J . Bannister Howard , M . S . Newmark , J . H . Bishop , A . M . Rickards , M . Cohen , T . Rose , E . J . Hiscock , A . Thompson , J . Newmark , C . J . Pinnell , E . Emanuel , J . Sharpe , T . A . Poison . A . G . Buttifant , S . D . Wade . A . Wade , H . D .

Kemp , C . A . Anderson , and others . The visitors were Bros . Ldward Terry , P . G . Treas . ; j . D . Langton , P . D . G . D . C . ; R . Clay Sudlow , P . G . Std . Br . ; E . C . Mulvey , P . G . Purst . ; T . W . Allsop , SS ; A . J . Colledge , 723 ; Norman Clinton , 723 ; H . Bevis , 2473 ; F . G . Rimell , 2492 ; A . Dowsing , 1196 ; L . Ferguson , 1997 ; W . E . Loader , 137 ; E . A . Fisher , 569 ; J . Edwards , 19 S 6 ; J . Hodgkyns , 1026 ; A . Carpenter , 2536 ; K . H . Williams , 1767 ; R . H . Catling , 2157 ; VV . Laver , 1 S 1 S ; C . Freeman , 1929 ; J . A . Carpenter , 2565 ; J . Bishop , 1056 ; J . H . Jenks , S ; M .

Strang , 1081 ; W . Squire , 144 ; H . Broadway , 1320 ; W . Johnson , 211 ; W . Rice Flack , 16 5 6 ; F . Bishop , 105 G ; J . Mellings , 2500 ; D . Hills , 1 S 5 ; E . A . Peachey , 1928 ; H . Inde , 2 C 4 S ; H . Benjamin , 11 ; J . Keyzor , 11 ; E . L . Berry , 1321 ; E . Holland , 246 7 ; F . VV . Bishop , 1056 ; VV . G . Holloway , 1 S 42 ; VV . Tilbury , 704 ; H . B . Atkinson , 2355 ; W . Mansell Stevens , 813 ; W . Hunt , 163 G ; J . Warren , 2448 ; and G . Brown , S' » o . The lodge was opened by the retiring W . M ., Bro . W . R . Bennett , who , previous to

proceeding with the installation ceremony , initiated Mr . Michael Cohen with his usual correctness of ritual . The W . M . elect , Bro . G . Schultz , S . W ., was then presented and duly installed in the chair by Bro . Bennett in a very clear and impressive manner . The following officers were then appointed : Bros . VV . R . Bennett , I . P . M . ; VV . Sparks , S . W . ; W . Schroder , l . W . ; Rev . H . Cart , Chap . ; J . L . Goldstein . Treas . ; G . J .

Farrington , P . M ., Sec . ; J . Cohen , S . D . ; L . Harfeld , J . D . ; R . H . Shaw , I . G . ; M . Moss , D . C ; T . Wontner Smith , J . Sharpe , J . S . Gautier , and S . Newmark , Stewards ; and E . J . Hiscock , A . D . C . A Past Master's jewel was presented to Bro , W . R . Bennett , I . P . M ., who suitably acknowledged the gift . After the reading of numerous letters of regret from Grand Officers and other brethren , and the transaction of some ordinary business , the lodge was closed .

The brethren then adjourned to the Mcdicis Room , where the banquet was served in a style which gained the highest encomiums . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given from the chair , and enthusiastically received .

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" The Grand Officers " were next toasted , Bro . E . Terry , P . G . Treas ., being called upon to respond . Bro . E . Terry replied in a facetious and amusing speech , being followed in a somewhat similar strain by Bros . Langton , Sudlow , and Mulvey . "The W . M . " and "The I . P . M . " were respectively toasted in complimentary terms .

The toast of "The Initiate " followed . Bro . M . Cohen responded . The toast of " The Visitors " brought several brethren to their feet , all expressing their gratification at the excellent work they had witnessed in lodge and at the hospitality since extended to them . Other toasts followed .

A choice entertainment was provided , at which Miss Hetty Hills , Bros . Harrison Brockbank , H . Scott Russell , Fred Stephens , J . WaTen , H . Montague , and M . Stevens took part , and an amusing cockney description of " The Merchant of Venice " as played at Sadler ' s Wells , voluntarily given by Bro . E . Terry in inimitable style , was quite the " tit-bit" of the evening .

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PROSPERITY LODGE , No . 65 . A meeting was held on Wednesday , the gth instant , at the Manchester Hotel , Aldersgate-street , E . C . Present : Bros . H . F . Adlard , W . M . ; B . T . Mills , S . W . ; A . J . Rippin , J . W . ; H . T . Masters , P . M ., Sec ; A . F . Jones , S . D . ; Jas . Collins , J . D . ; F . H . Farr , I . G . ; D . Harlow , P . M ., Preceptor ; J . G . Robeson , P . M . ; William

Baker , P . M ., Asst . Preceptor ; T . Stokes , J . Hess , A . Hess , W . G . Read , E . P . Moore , W . J . Lockett , W . J . Fishleigh , Geo . Hoare , W . T . Moreton , and J . J . Moxley . Lodge opened in due form , and the minutes read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . W . G . Read acting as candidate . The ceremony of passing was rehearsed , Bro . J . J . Moxley acting as candidate . The lodge was then closed .

ROYAL ALFRED LODGE , No . 780 . A meeting of the above lodge was held on the 3 rd instant at the Star and Garter Hotel , Kew Bridge , when there were present . Bros . R . AT . Ridley , W . M . ; H . T . Town , S . W . ; E . C St . Aubyn , J . W . ; F . J . Larkman , P . M ., Treas . ; A . H . A . Bridger , Sec ; C E . DowlingjS . D . ; H . R . Worth , J . D . ; E . H . Wilcox , I . G . ; C Humble , Stwd . ; C . Jacob , P . M . ; J . Dinnis , P . M . ; C . M . Challender , P . M . ; F . Botley , P . M . ; C . Baker , and Johnson .

The lodge having been opened , the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . 'Ihe ceremony of raising was then rehearsed , Bro . C . Baker acting as candidate . Bros . F . J . Larkman , P . M ., A . H . A . Bridger , R . H . Williams , P . M ., and Justin Allen , P . M ., were re-elected , unanimously , Treasurer , Secretary , Preceptor , and Deputy Preceptor , respectively , for the coming year . The lodge was then closed .

ISLINGTON LODGE , No . 1471 . The usual weekly meeting was held on Tuesday , the Sth instant , at the Cock Tavern , Highbury , when there were present : Bros . J . Jackson , W . M . ; E . Lucas , S . W . ; M . Relph , J . W . ; W . Hancock , P . M ., Preceptor ; A . F . Hardyment , P . M ., Asst . Preceptor ; C . M . Coxon , P . M ., P . P . G . D . Herts , Treas . ; J . Duncan , P . M ., Sec ; C . C . Renaud , P . M ., S . D . ; H . J . May , J . D . ; E . P . Fischer , I . G . ; C Nicole , H . R . Maskall , A . Hess , A . Noel , Culver , P . M . ; and A . Williams .

The lodge was opened , and the minutes read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Hess being the candidate . The W . M . vacated the chair in favour of Bro . Maskall , and the ceremony of passing was rehearsed , Bro . Jackson being the candidate . Bro . Lucas was elected W . M . for the ensuing week , and appointed the officers in rotation . The usual vote of thanks was accorded to Bro . Jackson on his occupancy of the chair for the first time . The lodge was then closed .

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ROYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR GIRLS .

A Special General Court of Subscribers to this Institution was held at 11 . 30 a . m . on Thursday , the 10 th instant , at Freemasons' Hall , Bro . A . C . Spaull in the chair . There were also present Bros . A . W . Duret , Charles Pulman , \ V . G . Kentish , C . H . Webb , H . Massey , J . H . Matthews , Sir Reginald Hanson , Thomas H . Gardiner , and F . R . VV . Hedges , Secretary . After a resolution of the General Committee of December 27 th , 1900 , covening the Special Court had been read , together with the advertisement of the meeting , and other necessary formalities had been observed ,

Bro . CHARI . ES PULMAN , P . Prov . G . D . Northumberland , moved the following resolution : " That the laws relating to election be and are hereby suspended for the purposes of the election , with a view to her immediate admission to the Institution , of Audrey Rennett , a duly qualified candidate , in consideration of the fact that her father died of enteric fever during active service in South Africa , and she is hereby fever during active service in South Africa , and she is hereby

elected accordingly , subject nevertheless to all the laws and regulations pertaining to girls after election . " He said he thought the brethren were all too well acquainted with the laws of the Institution to require him to say anything on the subject he was moving in . It was proposed that they should admit a child into the School without election , and a special Court was called for the purpose of passing a resolution to that effect . In this case the child was the daughter of a duly

qualified Freemason who had lost his life through enteric fever during the South African War . The brethren vere all too patriotic and loyal , and bad the cause of charity too much at heart , to keep the child six , months out of the School , which would be necessiry if she had to be elected . If the present motion were carried she would be admitted at once . He thought the subscribers to this Institution would be doing a good thing by assenting to his proposition . The brethren knew the facts of the case as well as he did ; they knew that the cause was a good one , and that they

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