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Bro . Bradford , I . P . M ., in reply , said his year of office had been delightful . He had the support of good officers . As regards the jewel , he was proud to be the recipient of it . He thanked them all for the way in which his name had been received . The Worshipful Master next proposed " The Initiates . " He said the toast was always received well , it gave him pleasure in saying that he believed the three gentlemen initiated that evening would prove good men and loyal Masons , one of them was his

son , another , B'o . Walter Reynolds , who was personally known to bim , and Bro . Williams , whom he had not the pleasure of knowing personally , but judging by his attention that evening to the ceremony he believed he would be a credit to the lodge . In vacating the chair that day he humorously remarked that he bequeathed three things , viz ., an I . P . M ., a W . M ., and his son as initiate ; he thanked them all for the manner in which the toast had been received . Bros . Bradford , Walter Reynolds , and Jabez Williams each replied .

The Worshipful Master , in proposing "The Visitors , " said the toast was always received in the heartiest manner by the members of the Whittington Lodge . They had been favoured that night with many distinguised visitors , he therefore gave them a most cordial welcome . Bros . John Hart , W . M . 2146 ; Grant , W . M . 2562 ; Geo . Walker Rawson , 202 S ,

P . P . S . G . W ., the ex-Mayor of Canterbury , and Capt . Knightley , P . M . 1744 , responded to the toast . The Worshipful Master next proposed "The Past Masters , " and said they were always within a cable tow when wanted , they were always willing to give their time and energy for the benefit of the Craft and that lodge in particular .

Bro . S . Godden , P . M ., said he was the oldest P . M . except Bro . James Weaver , he had been a member of the lodge for 30 years and anything he had done had been a labour of love . Bro . Irvine , P . M ., said he had great pleasure in responding . He had gone through all the offices leading to the chair . The Charities were not forgotten by the members of

the Whittington Lodge . One member—Bro . Walter Tyler—took up a short tim 3 since 114 guineas , another member took up 109 guineas , and the I . P . M . took up 100 guineas . Bro . Pauncefort , P . M ., in reply , said the lodge was to be congratulated on having such a W . M . He was proud to sav the lodge had their own Benevolent Fund , which amounted to the large sum of over £ 200 . Bro . Wavell , P . M ., replied in a few well-chosen words .

In reply to " The Wardens of the Lodge , " Bro . Kemp , S . W ., said the W . M . might rely on the Wardens doing their duty . Bro . Walter Tyler , J . W ., in his usual humorous vein , strongly advocated the Masonic Charities . He was proud to be an ofiicer under such a W . M . as Bro . Jarvis . He had seen much of him , both at the lodge and Fourth Degree , and he , therefore , felt it to be an honour to be his J . W . We believe we are right in saying that Bro . Tyler has been twice a Steward , once taking up the splendid sum of £ 120 and on another occasion 100 guineas . This surely is something to be proud of , and we , therefore , must congratulate Bro . Tyler on his

success . The toast of " The Junior Officers" and Tyler's toast brought this very happy meeting to a close . During the evening a splendid programme of music was given under the direction of Bro . James Weaver , P . M ., & c , assisted by Bro . Turle Lee , Miss Annie Matthews , Miss Bessie Dickson , Bros . A . H . Gee , Gurney Russell , James Hamilton , A . H . Brock , Howard Reynolds , and Sidney Hill ( accompanist ) , and Mr . H . Marriott .

Zetland Lodge , No , 1311 . On Friday afternoon , the 20 th ult ., the installation of Bro . Dr . Robert Swailes . S . W ., took place in the Masonic Hall , Great George-street , Leeds . The Prov . Grand Master and the Prov . Grand Secretary were unable to be present on account of a Provincial Grand Chapter meeting unfortunately arranged for the same day . The lodge was honoured by the presence of the Deputy Prov . Grand Master , the Prov . S . G . W ., and the Prov . J . G . W . The installation ceremony was very ably rendered by the Prov . J . G . W ., a Past Master of the lodge , Bro . J . Arthur Godwin .

After the ceremony and closing of the lodge , the Festival of St . John was celebrated by the usual banquet , which was attended hy over 70 brethren , and a most instructive and enjoyable evening was spent . The musical programme was good and much appreciated . A deputation consisting of 11 brethren from the Zion Lodge , No . 312 , Whitby , North East Province of Yorkshire , was present . Three of these brethren were jubilee Masons , their Masonic years in each case being over 50 . Their combined natural ages amounted to 232 years . A fourth one was not able to be present on . account of illness .

The meeting was marked by a most interesting and agreeable incident , being a presentation to the lodge of a large framed and signed photograph of the four venerable brethren presented by the Patriarchal father and Masonic brother of the newly-installed W . M . _ Ihe meeting was altogether a very successful one and augurs well for the Worshipful Master's coming year of office . The officers appointed and invested were Bros . J . H . W . Nettleship , I . P . M . ; W . H . Jarvis , S . W . ; G . G . Frayer , J . W . ; J . Arthur Godwin , Treas . ; John W . Smith , Sec ; H . M . Forber , S . D . ; H . J . Kiaer , J . D . ; W . E . B . Marchant , I . G . ; Clayton , D . C ; A . Willey and G . S . Humphrey , Stwds . ; F . Song , Org . ; and J . H . Newton , Tyler .

Hemming Lodge , No . 1512 . ,, A meeting of this lodge was held at the Greyhound Hotel , Hampton Court , on the ioth ult . Among those present were Bros . j . VV . Clark , P . M ., P . A . G . P . Middx ., as VV . M . ; W . HU 1 , acting S . W . ; Cronin , J . W . ; J . C . Jessett , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B ., Treas . ; Capt . T . C . Walls , P . M ., P . P . G . W ., P . G . Std . Br ., Sec ; C . Wheatley , S . D . ; H . Gale , j . W . ; Davis , l . G . ; G . Ransford , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B ., D . C ; H . Wheatley , P . M ., P . P . A . G . D . C , and C . Boyce , Stwds . ; and W . Spearing , P . M ., P . P .

G . S . B . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , Bro . F . Farrant was passed to the Second Degree . The ballot was taken on behalf of Bro . Pitt , late of No . 104 , as a joining member , and it proved to be unanimous . A vote of condolence was passed to the widow of Bro . A . T . Scholding , P . M . Bros . W . Hopkins , S . W ., was elected W . M . ; J . C . J essett , P . M ., Treas . ; and J . Gilbert , P . G . Tyler , Tyler . The name of a candidate for initiation having been handed in , the lodge was rinsed . Annlntrips for nnn . ntl-pndnnre were rprpived from Rros . G . T . Taffr . W . M . ; W .

Hopkins , S . w !; W . Fisher , P . M ., P . P . G . Treas . ; E . H . Trotter , P . M . ; H . Webster , and others . A banquet followed . Bros . G . Ransford and W . Spearing responded on behilf of "The Provincial Grand Ofiicers . " Bro . Jessett proposed "The Health of "The Worshipful Master . " He said that he regretted that absence in the far off County of Durham had prevented their W . M . on three ocasions from attending the meetings of the lodge . However , in the person of Bro . Past Master Clark , the lodge had one highly capable of performing Masonic duty

on the W . M . ' s behalf . There were other Past Masters in the lodge who would have been only too pleased had their services been required . He coupled the name of Bro . Clark with the toast . The pledge was warmly received . Thetoastof " The Past Master Elect" followed . Bro . Lucas , 1733 , responded on behalf of "The Visitors . "

" The Health of the Treasurer and Secretary " was proposed in fluent > nd kindly terms by Bro . Farrant . Bro . J . C . Jessett , in reply , gave the brethren some figures in conection with the finances of the lodge , and hoped that those brethren who were somewhat in arrear with their subscriptions would forward same in order that he might present a favourable balance-sheet at the next meeting . Bros . Cronin , C . Wheatley , H . Gale , C . Davis , W . Hill , and C . Boyce responded for the toast of " The Officers . "

Kensington Lodge , No . 1767 . A rrost successful meeting of this flourishing lodge was held at Ihe Royal Palace Hotel , Kensington , on Saturday , the 21 st ultimo , when Bro . A . J . Turner , W . M ., presidtd over seme Co brethren , among whom were Bros . J . J . Rumbal , S . W . ; ] . W . Facey , I . W . ; I . W . Barker , P . M ., Treas . ; F . Norman , S . D . ; A . J . Talbot , J . D , ;

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F . Miller , I . G . ; F . J . Oliver , P . M ., Org . ; R . H . VVilliams , P . M ., D . C . ; W . Clapp , A . D . C ; L . Beale and J . H . Byrne , Stwds . ; A . Norman , P . M .: I . Wiggins , P . M . ; VV . B . Neville , P . M . ; J . H . Neville , P . M . ; W . Dresden , P . M . ; C G . Hatt , P . M . ; J . A . Battersby , J . T . Davis , C . Ortner , G . F . Saunders , F . D . Head ' A . J . Taylor , W . Nelder , G . M . Pettit , M . Moss , S . M . Jones , R . Bidgood , Dr . E . T .

Ensor , W . J . Chesterfield , | - May , J . Smith , A . Coomber , P . Hendy , Dr . Whitlock , J . Ortner , R . H . Meyer , VV . E . Scott , and others . Visitors : Bros . Percy Wells , P . S . G . W . South Australia ; the Rev . H . V . Tyrrell : J . H . Snelling , P . M . 1541 ; H . G . Holland , VV . M . 2054 ; T . R . Bavar , 1339 ; F . Stutfield , P . M . 144 ; H . F . Foale , P . M . 13 S 1 ; G . R . Barnes , P . M . 12 C 1 ; E . P . Moore , 2150 ; T . Leete , yoi ; K . P . L . Atkins , 1107 ; and F . M . Noakes .

The lodge was opened by the W . M ., and the minutes of the previous meeting having been confirmed , the ballot was taken for Messrs . J . H . Hockey and F . Broomsgrove , and it proved unanimously in their favour . The W . M . then proceeded to raise Bro . Nelder , giving the traditional history . This was followed by the passing of Bros . Green and Jones and the initiation of Messrs . Hockey and Broomsgrove . The whole

of the ceremonies were performed in an able and impressive manner by the W . M ., who concluded by giving the charge to the initiates . The W . M . reported that a dispensation had been granted by Grand Lodge , on his application , to hold a Masonic service in St . Philip's Church , Earl's Court , which had taken place on the 1 4 th ultimo , and an unanimous vote of sympathy having been passed to Bro . J . Wakeham on account of his recent bereavement , the lodge was closed .

The brethren afterwards dined together , and the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured . In proposing the toast of "The Queen and the Craft , " the W . M . said that that was a very happy combination , for while her Majesty was one of the most womanly of women , so in Freemasonry they had some of the most manly of men . Her Majesty ' s

influence , like that of the Craft , was felt for good throughout the world , but especially was that the case wherever the English language was spoken . He hoped that all fu ' ure Sovereigns of this great empire would have their names associated with that toast , and that it would always be received by the brethren in the same hearty manner that they now received the toast of "The Queen and the Craft . "

The next toast was that of " H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , M . W . G . M ., " and , in giving it , the W . M . said that his Royal Highness had such a kind , genial disposition , and possessed so much tact , everything always flourished that he took in hand . The Craft had certainly made gigantic strides while his Royal Highness had been Most Worshipful Grand Master , and under his wise rule it would be sure to continue to

prosper . Bro . J . H . Neville , I . P . M ., proposed the toast of " The Worshipful Master , " and congratulated him on his excellent working in the lodge , and the genial way he was presiding over the after meeting . He was quite sure they would all agree that in Bro . Turner they had a most efficient W . M . The toast was drunk with great enthusiasm .

In reply , Bro . Turner thanked the brethren for the very kind way they had received his name . They had conferred on him the highest honour that a lodge could bestow on any brother , and by their applause they showed they meant to support him right loyally during his year of office . In return for their kindness , he promised he would do his very best to try and prove worthy of such confidence . They knew that it was a very responsible position to preside over a lodge—especially one of the size and importance of the Kensington Lodge—but with their continued support , he felt confident that when his term of office expired , he should be able to hand over the warrant of the lodge to his successor pure and unsullied as he had received it .

The Worshipful Master next proposed the toist of " The Initiates , " and in doing so , he gave Bros . Hockey and Broomsgrove a most hearty welcome into the Kensington Lodge . If they would only try to act up to the principles of the Craft they would become wiser , better , and happier men . Bros . Hockey and Broomsgrove thanked the brethren for admitting them into the Order , and trusted that they might prove themselves to be good Masons and useful members of the Kensington Lodge .

In giving the toast of " The Visitors , " the Worshipful Master said they were always anxious to give a hearty welcome to visiting brethren , but this spirit was by no means confined to that lodge . Wherever a good Mason went he could be quite sure of receiving the right hand of good fellowship , and especially was that the case when he went as a visitor to a Masonic lodge . Bro . Percy Wells , P . S . G . W . of South Australia , in reply , said that he had been a

member of the Fraternity for over 50 years , and had gained his Masonic experience in many parts of the world . He had the honour of drafting the Articles of Constitution on which the Grand Lodge of South Australia had been established . That was the oldest Grand Lodge in the Australian Colonies , and he was very proud to be one of its Past Grand Wardens . He congratulated the W . M . on the splendid manner in which he had conducted the lodge , and thanked the breth ren for giving him the pleasure of spending such a very happy and instructive evening .

Bros . H . V . Tyrrel , J . H . Snelling , H . G . Holland , and E . P . L . Atkins likewise responded . The toasts of "The Treasurer and Secretary , " "The Past Masters , " and "Thu Officers" were duly honoured and responded to . The Tyler ' s toast concluded one of the most successful meetings ever held in the lodge .

The musical portion of the programme was in the hands of Bro . F . J . Oliver , P . M ., Org ., and Bros . C Ortner , J . Ortner , W . Green , H . G . Holland , J . Wiggins , J . T . Davis , and F . Norman contributed some grand singing , which was rapturously received . Bro . S . Adkins gave a pianoforte solo in a _ splendid manner , and Bro . the Rev . H . V . Tyrrel fairly convulsed the brethren by reciting an account of an inquest as told by a foreman of a Cornish jury .

Albert Victor Lodge , No . 2328 . The annual meeting of this lodge took place on Tuesday , the 24 th ultimo , at Freemasons' Hall , St . Saviourgate , York . The W . M ., Bro . J . P . Carr , presided , supported by his officers and a number of visitors , including the Masters of the York and Eboracum Lodges and their Wardens , and the W . Ms , of the St . Germain , Excelsior , and Minerva Lodges , and other brethren .

The installation was conducted by Bro . T . B . Whytehead , P . M ., P . G . S . B ., assisted by the W . M . and by Bio . C . E . Wright , P . M ., P . P . G . C , the Wardens' chairs being occupied by Bros . J . E . Jones , P . M ., and F . Shann , P . M . The officers were invested as follows : Bros . J . Melrose , J . P ., S . W . ; Capt . T . Lindberg , J . W . ; Rev . E . Bulmer , P . P . G . C , Chap . ; H . L . Swift , P . M ., P . P . G . W ., Treas . ; C . E . Wood , Sec . ; Capt .

VV . D . Rudgard , S . D . ; A . G . Stevenson , J . D . ; H . J . Rudgard , I . G . ; J . E . Jones , P . M ., D . C . ; C . G . Padel , P . M ., P . P . G . O ., Org . ; Dr . J . T . Hingston , Stwd . ; and J . R . Parker , Tyler . On the motion of Bro . T . B . Whytehead , seconded by the Dean of York , P . M ., P . G . C , the lodge gave voice to its sense of sorrow at the death of Bro . Todd , of York , Prov . G . Treas ., and expressing regret at the loss his death would occasion to Masonry in North and East Yorkshire . After the close of the lodge , the brethren and their visitors , to the number of 36 , dined together at the North-Eastern Hotel .

Sir Walter Raleigh Lodge , No . 2432 . The installation meeting ol this lodge was held on the 20 : h ult . at the Inns of Court Hotel , Lincoln's Inn Fields , Bro . Divid Pnillips , W . M ., presiding over a company of brethren numbering about 50 . Bro . George Ransford , P . M ., was unanimously elected Treasurer , after which Bro . George Emblin , P . M ., D . C ., presented to the W . M ., Bro .

VV . Klingenstein , P . M ., a P . M . ot Nos . 73 and 1540 , for the benefit of installation . Bro . David Phillips , W . M ., then installed Bro . Klingenstein , and himself was invested with the collar of I . P . M . The oflicers for the year were than appointed , and Bro . Phillips completed the ceremonies by delivering in splendid style the dirges to the Master , Wardens , and brethren . He was afterwards presented with a Past Master ' s jewel , accompanied by some richly-deserved encomiums from the W . M .