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they all condoled with him upon account of his bad health during his year of office . In acknowledging the jewel and collar , Bro . Sarson stated that he felt great difficulty in accepting them because he had not been able to do much as Master , but he appreciated their great kindness towards him , and he should ever have the interests of the lodge at heart . Two gentlemen were proposed for initiation at the next meeting , and after " Hearty good wishes" from the goodly array of visitors , the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to a recherche banquet . " The Queen and the Craft " having been dulv honoured ,

The Worshipful Master proposed "The M . W . G . M ., the Princeof Wales , " and suggested that the contents of the Charity box for that evening should bs given to his Royal Higbness ' s Hospital Fund . The next toast was "The M . W . Pro Grand Master , the R . W . Deputy Grand Master , and the rest of the Grand Officers , Present and Past , " which was proposed by the W . M ., who said they were honoured that night with the presence of two Grand Officers , Brcs . Geo . Everett , P . G . Treasurer , and Dr . Geo . Mickley , P . A . G . D . C , and it was a pleasure to him to couple their names with the toast . The toast was drunk with acclamation .

Bro . Geo . Everett , P . G . T ., responded , and stated that the W . M . had submitted the toast in felicitous terms , and the brethren had accorded it the usual welcome . The toast was an important one for those who had done good suit for the Craft . The Grand Lodgeof England was the great centre of Freemasonry , and the Grand Officers did their utmost for the Craft . He was glad to be there that evening to see the excellent work ; everything had gone off in a perfect manner , and the Installing Master was also perfect in his task . The W . M . appeared to the manner born , and he had no doubt he

would have a prosperous year of office . Some thought that Masons confined themselves to Masonic Charities , but that was not so , as the Grand Lodge had at the last meeting given £ 1000 to the Indian Famine Fund , and the lodge had voted a sum to the same object , and the contents of the Charity-box that evening would go to the Prince of Wales ' s Hospital Scheme . Bro . Dr . Geo . Mickley , P . A . G . D . C , also acknowledged the toast , and said that he was only a young member of Grand Lodge , but he emphasised all the remarks of Bro . Everett . He was delighted to attend the Lion and Lamb Lodge , in which he had many old and dear friends .

Bro . R . Sarson , I . P . M ., proposed "The Health of the Worshipful Master , Bro Garton , " and said it was the principal one of the evening . He felt sure they would all agree with him that they had a paragon Master and one who was perfect in the ritual , and he had attained his high position in four years . He ( Bro . Sarson ) well rem limbered the night he was initiated , as he was the Deacon and he took him round . He could leave the chair in no better hands , and it was a pleasure to have such a perfect Mason and good fellow to follow him .

Bro . Chas . Garton , W . M ., on rising to respond , was received with great enthusiasm . He said he could only thank one and all for the kind way they had received the toast and for the remarks of the I . P . M . When he entered the lodge as an initiate it seemed a long way to reach the chair , but in little less than four years he was Master

THE INSTALLING MASTER . of their good old lodge . He was proud of the lodge , the members , and his initiates that night , and his earnest wish was to be able to do his utmost to promote the interests of the lodge , and when his time Came to leave the chair he hoped to have no regrets in his own mind or those of the members that he had been Master of the Lion and Lamb Lodge . The W . M . gave " The Visitors , " whom he cordially welcomed . It had often been

said that lodges could not exist without initiates , and that , he thought , applied also to visitors . They had a good number present , several of whom were distinguished in the Craft' and he was honoured by their attendance at his installation . He associated the names of Bros . J . Speller , P . P . G . D . Essex ; H . Bond , P . M ., P . P . G D . C . Kent ; and E . " Tidman , 171 G , with the toast .

Bro . J . Speller said it was very kind of the W . M . to ask him to respond to the toast . It was an honour to him to visit the lodge . The working of the Installing Master was splendid , and as to the way the W . M . had performed tha ceremony of initiation , they could all say with emphasis—wall done , good and faithful Master . Bro . H . Bond also responded , an ! said he appreciated having been called upon . He had , through the kindness of his old friend , Bro . S . T . Lucas , P . M ., attended the

lodge on many occasions . He congratulated the members on the selection thay had made of the W . M ., who was , he thought , the right man in the right place , ani he was sure he would return what he had received as pure and unsullied . Bro . E . Tidman also acknowledged the toast in a very humorous speech , remarking that one of his principal duties as a visitor was to see the W . M . out of the chair and safely home .

In submitting the toast of " The Initiates " the W . M . stated that only a few hours before they were nobodies but they were then in the light and he hoped they would appreciate and take to heart what they had gone through in the ceremony of their initiation . He thought they were all good men and would add lustre to the Craft . In response , Bro . A . R . Hipwell stated that he was at a loss what to adequately say , but he would claim infancy in the Craft for his inability to respond . He certainly had to thank them for drinking his health , but it had been done so many times , and whv ? He

hoped to do his best in the future in his new career as a Freemason . Bro . J . J . Bassett thanked them for the way he had been received , but he could not add to the remarks of Bro . Hipwell , except to say how glad and honoured he was to be a Mason . Bro . A . Rawkins said he had gone through an ordeal that evening which he previously understood was a terrible one , but he found it was not so , and he was delighted to be one of them . . Bro . W . F . Franklin said he had never made a speech and he hoped that would be his lirst and last . It was a serious matter to join Masonry , but the ceremony of his initiation bad been a surprising and an interesting one . He earnestly trusted to be able

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' 0 do everything a good Mason should do , but he hoped some day to have the right to do to others what had been done to him that night at their festive board . In giving "The I . P . M ., the Installing Mister , and Past Masters , " the W . M . stated that the LP . M ., Bro . Sarson , had through his year of office been handicapped with illness , but they all a-ppreciated his services . He ( the W . M . ) was initiated by the Installing Master , Bro . F . Hughes , and it was a great honour to have been installed by him , and they would all agree that he did the installation ceremony in a splendid manner .

In eulogistic terms he referred to the Past Masters , setting out the great things they had done for the lodge , and he joined the namas of Bros . R . Sarson , I . P . M . ; F . Hughes , Installing Master ; S . T . Lucas , P . M . ; and Jas . Smith , P . M ., with the toast . In responding , Bro . Sarson thanked them heartily for tin way the toast had been received . He had the lodge at heart and was sorry ill-health had not permitted him to do all he could wish during his year of office . He had come up specially from St . Leonards that day to attend the lodge , he looked upon the m ambers as his bosom friends and he should never sever his connection with the lodge .

Bro . F . Hughes , P . M ., said that the W . M . was one of his initiates and he was honoured to have installed him W . M . of his mother lodge . In the W . M . they had a stalwart Mason and everyone was delighted to see him in the chair . Bro . S . T . Lucas , P . M ., also acknowledged the toast , observing that it was not his fault he was not more often there , but his business prevented him ; it was always a pleasure to attend to meet his very old friends . Bro . J . Smith , P . M ., also responded in happy terms .

The W . M . proposed "The Masonic Charities , " and said he expected the Secretary of the Girls' Institution would have been present , but he had received a telegram from him that his duties at Committee did not permit him to be in attendance . He would go up as Steward next year for the Old People , and he hoped they would give him a bumper in amount . In referring to the other two Institutions , he trusted the members would liberally support Bro . A . J . Rippin's list as Steward for the Girls' Festival . Bro . A . J . Rippin responded , remarking that he had up to then collected 56 guineas , but he hoped it would amount to a larger sum .

The W . M . gave " The Treasurer and Secretary , " and said he could not speak too highly of their services , because it would b ; impossible to find two better officers . Bro . T . Cohu , P . M ., Treas ., responded , observing that he was glad the lodge was in a prosperous condition , and might it ever be so . Bro . H . Legge , P . M ., Sec , said they were then an united and happy family , and under the auspices of the W . M . the lodge would continue its prosperity . "The Officers" was next given , the W . M . stating that if time permitted he could give a long story as to their abilities , but he felt sure he would have their great

assistance . Bros . William Baker , S . W ., and J . G . Robeson , S . D ., whose names were joined with the toast , responded . The Tyler's toast closed the proceedings . During the evening the W . M . announced that the contents of the Charity-box , amounting to LS 5 s ., would be devoted to the Prince of Wales ' s Hospital Fund .

An interesting programme of music and entertainment had been arranged by the W . M . and Bro . Thos . Cohu , P . M ., Treas ., comprising the following well-known artists : Mr . W . H . Webb , Bro . Herbert Emlyn , Mr . W . E . Dadley , Miss Annie Swinfen , and Miss Emily Foxcroft , but a special word is due to the two ladies for their sweet and exquisite singing . Mr . Mowbray Balme presided at the pianoforte , and was an able accompanist .

Enfield Lodge , No . 1237 . A meeting was held on Monday last at the George Hotel , Enfield . Present : Bros . A . J . Monk , W . M . ; W . Humphrey , S . W . ; C . H . Penny , J . W . ; A . G . Fidler , Sec . ; J . M . Dexter , S . D . ; W . Hibberdine , J . D . ; H . E . Brown , D . C . ; A . Millbourn , A . D . C ; C . W . Offord , Org . ; M . Meyer , Steward ; A . Bryant , Tyler ; W .

Marshall , I . P . M . ; H . B . May , P . M . ; W . Woodley , P . M . ; J . A . Taverner , P . M . ; T . H . Thompson , P . M . ; H . Ernst , and J . H . Kirby . Visitors : Bros . H . W . Dobb , I . G . 1579 ; H . Cope , 1331 ; and W . G . Symmons , 1489 . The lodge was opened , and the minutes of the last meeting read and confirmed . A ballot was then taken for Bro . J . H . Kirby , 1579 , as a joining member , which proved unanimous in his favour .

The lodge was then closed , and the brethren sat down to dinner , after which the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured . Bros . Offord , Dobb , Cope , and Kirby , by their vocal efforts , contributed much to an exceedingly pleasant evening .

Ebury Lodge , No . 1348 . There was a large muster of brethren at the installation meeting of this successful lodge , held at the Criterion , Piccadilly , on the 23 rd ult . The brethren were rewarded for their visit by witnessing an excellent rendering of the ritual by the retiring Master , Bro . J . T . Davies . Charity was also a prominent feature of the proceedings for a sum of 20 guineas was voted to the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution , and the contents of the Charity-box at the banquet table , realising £ 7 3 s ., was devoted to the Hospital

Fund . The W . M ., Bro . J . T . Davies , was supported by Bros . H . Morris , S . W . j A . Atkin , C . Botterill , W . C . Wigley , P . M ., Treas . ; H . Fincham , P . M ., Sec ; J . Holland , Stuart Walker , and many others . Visitors : Bros . N . Salmon , P . M . 177 ; H . Roberts , P . M . 7 65 ; G . P . Pointer , P . M . 1613 ; J . T . Jones , 1446 ; A . Wood , W . M . 16 S 5 ; G . H . Barrett , P . M . 1579 ; C . Tucker , W . M . 2136 ; S . G . Van Os , P . M . 1695 ; E . T . Wickenden , W . M . 11 Q 7 ; R . T . H . Eccles , I . W . 1660 ; F . C . Bradley , I . W .

15 ; R . Hodgson , P . M . 1613 ; G . Wagstaff , S . W . 569 ; J . Herron , P . M . 206 ; F . Adcock , J . W . 2202 ; J . Mayo , W . M . 1646 ; W . Roots , W . M . 2589 ; J . H . Hurson , P . M . 1567 ; R . A . Kearney , P . M . 15 ; E . L . Berry , W . M . 2473 ; D . J . Ross , P . M . 862 ; and many others . After the opening of the lodge and the confirmation of the minutes , Bros . Abraham and Hall were passed to the Second Degree , and Mr . G . W . Lander was duly initiated .

Bro . H . Morris was presented as W . M . elect , and impressively installed into the chair . The following officers were appointed : Bros . Jesse T . Davies , P . M ., I . P . M . ; Alfred Atkin , S . W . ; C . Botterill , J . W . ; W . C . Wigley , P . M ., Treas . ; H . Fincham , P . M ., Sec . and Steward ; J . Holland , S . D . ; Stuart Walker , J . D . ; Frank Clark , I . G . ; Mark Attwood , Org . ; Wayman Morris , D . C . ; G . W . Beaman and W . M . Ward , Stewards ; and R . F . Potter , P . M ., Tyler . A sum of 20 guineas was voted from the lodge funds to the R . M . B . I .

Other business was transacted , and lodge was closed . After banquet in the Victoria Hall , the usual toasts were honoured , the W . M . setting an example ot commendable brevity . Bro . J . T . Davies , I . P . M ., proposed "The Health of the W . M ., " and said he was sure it would be received with enthusiasm , ln the Ebury Lodge they delighted to give the brother who had been honoured with the position of W . M . the utmost expression of their goodwill and esteem . In welcoming their present W . M . they united in wishing

him every happiness during his year . He ( the I . P . M . ) might be excused if he went back a few years and recollected what occurred eight years ago on a corresponding night , when the present W . M ., S . W ., J . W ., and another were all initiated into Freemasonry in that lodge . He was glad to see them all keeping close together in their Masonic progress , for whilst the members took such interest in the Ebury Lodge it would continue to prosper . Bro . Harry Morris , W . M ., thanked the I . P . M . and brethren for the kind proposal and reception of the toast . He was very proud of his position that night and

felt it was a great honour to be the W . M . of his mother lodge during the Diamond Jubilee year of her Majesty . During his year heshould endeavour to do his best to show the confidence of the brethren had not been misplaced . The W . M . proposing "The Initiate , " said that from the attention paid by Bro . Lander to the ritual there was every reason to predict he would prove a worthy Mason . Bro . G . W . Lander suitably replied , and the W . M . then proposed "The I . P . M ., " and said that Bro . Davies had carried out all his duties with credit to himself and

honour to the lodge . In placing a P . M . ' s jewel on the breast of Bro . Davies he asked him to accept it as a mark of appreciation of the efficient manner in which he had discharged his duties . They hoped to have the benefit of the I . P . M . 's advice and support for many years to come . Bro . J . T . Davies , I . P . M ., in responding , said the past year of office had been one of sincere pleasure not only because he had occupied the proud position of the chair or because he was fond of Masonic working , but because he had met with the good feeling and good will of every member of the lodge . He could say without hesitation that no shadow of dissension had arisen , but it had been a time of sincere pleasure , and he