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impressive manner by the W . M ., who was listened to with rapt attention . Bro . VVm . Dawson , P . M . 1622 and 7 SS , next presented Bro . Geo . Thompson , W . M . elect , to the W . M . for the benefit of installation , which ceremony was performed in a Board of 20 Installed Masters by the outgoing Master in an admirable manner . The W . M . invested his officeis for the ensuing year as follows : Bros . Hy . Potter , I . P . M . ; Richd . Brambleby , S . W . ; Simon J . Cohen , J . W . ; Isaac Dunn , P . M ., Treas . ; John T .

Loader , P . M ., Sec ; Charles H . Mayo , S . D . ; William J . frampton , J . D . ; thos . J . Smith , I . G . j William Dawson , P . M ., D . of C ; Thomas Pickett , P . M ., A . D . C . ; Francois E . Choveaux , Org . ; James E . Parr and William C . Wisdom , St . vds . ; and J Whiteman , Tyler . The three addresses were most ably and impressively rendered by the Installing Master , Bro . Hy . Potter , I . P . M . The business of the lod ^ e ended , hearty congratulations were tendered to the VV . M ., and it was closed .

The brethren adjourned to an exceedingly well-prepared banquet , supplied by Mrs . Venables , the proprietress , which was much enjoyed by all present . Grace having been sung to the ancient tune " Laudi Spiritual ! , " the W . M . give the loyal and Masonic toasts in excellent terms , and they were duly honoured . In proposing that of "The Pro G . M ., Earl Amherst ; the Dep . G . M ., the Earl of Warwick ; and the rest of the Officers of G . Lodge , Present and Past , " the W . M . said they did a vast amount of good work both in Grand Lodge and also for the various Charitable Institutions . The lodge was highly honoured by the presence of two Grand Officers , Bros . P . A . Nairne , P . G . D ., and R . J . Voisey , P . G . Std . Br . The brethren were proud to welcome them to the Rose Lodge , and lie should couple their names with

the toast . Bio . Nairne , P . G . D ., in Ihe course of his remarks , said none were more ready to respond to the toast , as the duty was always a most agreeable one , not only to the subordinate members of Grand Lodge , but also to the superior members , whose cordiality and geniality whenever they were communicated with had endeared themselves to the whole body of Freemasons . The Grand Officers were recruited from brethren in every calling of life , but he ventured to think that the greatest Grand Officer at the-pressnt time was Bro . Lord Roberts , Commander-in-Chief , who , with many others of his oflicers who were also members of the Grand Lodge of England , was using his influence during th ? present

war , and bringing to bear the soothing and pacifying influence of Freemasonry with its civilising effect which none could doubt . He hoped the Commander-in-Chief , with his noble body of officers , would by that means be enabled greatly to bring about the lasting peace of South Africa . Bro . R . J . Voisey , P . G . Std . Br ., said he was a very humble member of G . Lodge , but none the less he appreciated the honour . He had always been a very ardent worker in Freemasonry , so hoped he had deserved it . He was glad to be present and see the admirable working of the LP . M ., and know the rapid strides the lodge had made since its consecration , at which he was present . He trusted the lodge would continue to llourish , and become one of the most important in South London . He most heartily thanked the brethren for their kindness always shown him .

In rising to propose the toast of * ' The W . M , " Bro . H . Potter , I . P . M ., wished the glasses to be charged in bumpers , for one of the first duties of the I . P . M . was an extremely pleasant one—to propose that toast . Among his eulogistic remarks of the W . M . the I . P . M . said he had by his geniality and love ot the work gained the high appreciation , love , respect , and esteem of every brother in the lodge , and he hoped that the brethren would endeavour to make the year one of the most successful in the ledge . He asked the brethren to rise and drink most enthusiastically to the toast .

In reply , Bro . Geo . Thompson , W . M . ( who received an ovation ) , said he highly appreciated the kind words spoken of him by the I . P . M ., and also the manner they had been received by the brethren . He hoped to have as successful a year as the last , and he most heartily congratulated Bro . Potter , I . P . M ., in having initiated his own son—a privilege he should never have , as his family consisted of daughters . However , he would do his utmost for the Rose Lodge , and he also thanked them for such expressions towards him ; words were inadequate as his heart was full to overflowing .

The W . M . next proposed the toast of " Bro . Initiate , who had come among them with excellent credentials , and one whom the VV . M . had known for many years . He was convinced that the initiate would prove a true and trusty brother amongst them . He would ask the brethren to give the toast a most cordial greeting . Bro . Block , in reply , said he was indeed greatly indebted to the brethren , for be felt it a very great honour to reply to the toast , which he did with great pleasure . He was on ' y very sorry that he had not joined Freemasonry years ago , but when he did make up his mind Bros . Bradgate and Pointing came to the rescue , and now he was happy and one with them . He would make it a special point of becoming a good Mason . .

The toast of "The Visitors" was entrusted by the VV . M . to Bro . Hy . Potter , 1 P . M ., who , during his remarks of hearty welcome , said the lodge was honoured by two Grand Oflicers . lie was particulaily pleased to meet Bro . R . J . Voisey , who was present at the consecration of the lodge , and had watched its growth , and he was also pleased to find his valuable services in the South ot London in the cause of Freemasonry had been recognised in Grand Lodge . The lodge was honoured , too , by a brother , W . M . of a lodge in one of our colonies—N '^ w Zealand , and the brethren of the Rose

Lodge gave him a most cordial welcome . During the past year the valuable assistance of our brother colonists had been given and recognised , and he rejoiced to know that in the cause of l- ' teemasonry a brother going among them would be most gladly welcomed , and receive that assistance which our brother colonists were ever wont to give . There were 30 visitors present , and the brethren of the Rose Lodge wished them health and prosperity . He coupled with the toast Bros . Barker , W . M . 55 ; Charles Hy . Stone . W . M . 1 O 41 ; Hy . Cornford , P . M . 1922 ; II . Bagshaw , P . M . 1059 ; and Thos . Hobley , P . M . 1320 .

In reply Bro . Barker said he was proud of being , as he understood , the first colonist as W . M . that had visited that lodge , and most fully appreciated the great kindness shown him . He also assured the brethren that it was their custom that every brother visiting the colony was received with the greatest cordiality , and assisted if necessary to the utmost . He was delighted at being present and witnessing such excellent working , and he thanked Bro . R . Brambleb ) , S . W ., for his kind invitation . Bros . Chas . H . Stone , Hy . Cornford , and II . Bagshaw also ably replied , eulogising the work , hospitality , and unanimity which existed among the members of the lodge .

In proposing the toast of " The Past Masters , the VV . M . said it was to him a great honour thit 12 should be present , for it spolce well of their deep interest in the lodge . Of Bro . Potter , I . P . M ., all had heard the splendid rendering ot the ceremonies , none could have done it better , and it had thoroughly inspired them . The W . M . individualised every P . M ., Bios . D . Rose , the first Master , Vickery , both of whom were founders of the lodge , Wm . Dawson , J . Loader , Isaac Dunn , S . Ballard , T . Pickett

bam . Derham , \\ . Jeffery , J . II . Pullen , and Wal . Jeffery , and eulogised their respective merits , such a body a lodge might be well proud of . It gave the VV . M . the greatest pleasure in presenting the Past Master ' s jewel so unanimously voted to Bro . Hy . Potter , I . P . M ., by the brethren and which he so richly deserved . His year had been almost thc recoid year , and the W . M . hoped to emulate the I . P . M . to the utmost , both as regards the work and also the addition of good and true to the lodge . The toast was drunk most heartily .

Bro . H . Potter , I . P . M ., in a most forcible and interesting reply , said in his remarks thatit was a pleasing duty for the first time as LP . M . to reply to the toast . Looking back on the past 12 months which had most rapidly sped to linn , he would lirst tender his hearty thanks to the Past Masters , oliicers , and brethren . The year closed that night to him had been a record year , so far as he was concerned , for he had received so many kindnesses at their hands , and especially from the Treasurer and Secretary . The second meeting of the year hid been a thoroughly enjoyable one , inismucn as the ladies took part in providing some beautiful mu ; i ; , and he was glad to say , by the

W . M . 's desire , that he hoped to provide the music for the next meetingof ths lodge . Ihe third meeting was Bro . J . Loader's night , which ho / ioured hnn for his splendid service to the Rose Lodge during the last 20 years as Secretary in presenting hurt with a testimonial . He also in very iiigrt tsnni spoke of the bineli : eucj of Freemasonry , a strong motive power in the world to benefit our fellow men , the attachment to which had grown on him with years . To help tne distressed and care for ens fallen was a religion worth living up to , and would Ijad to the Grand Lii ^ i aoove , w . iere h 2 boood to ascend . He most heartily thanked the brethren tor tneir testimony , which WJUIJ remind him of a most happy year ot ollice and alsj of th ^ ir appreciation .

the W . M . next presented the toast of " The Treasurer and Secretary , " two excellent oliicers , in whom every o . ilidenes was placd , Bro . J . Dunn , P . M ., Treas ., thanked ths bretnren for the honour done hi : n , and as every brotner had been in receiptor tne balance-siee :, tliiy req urcd no assurance from nirn that the funds wjre in a thoroughly sound co . rJic : oa . Ho WJJI J do all he could to make the year a very successful one .

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Bro . J . T . Loader , P . M ., Sec , said the Master was only to command him , an ! it would be done to the benefit of the Rose Lodge , in which he took ths despsst interest ; and so long- as he held that proud position would leave nothing undons to promt : its welfare . He hoped the lodge would go on and prosper . Thetoastof " The Officers " was next given in appreciative term ? by the W . M .,

dilating on their qualities and commending the Rose Lodge of Instruction for psrfecting themselves in their respective duties under the able Preceptorship of Bro . D . R oss , P . M . He would couple with the toast the names of the S . W ., J . W ., and Bro . Wm . Dawson , P . M ., D . C , who was one of his oldest friends , and one who had given him the very b : st of advine and ins ^ rnrhion in his various Masonic duties .

Bros . R . Brambleby , S . VV ., S . J . Cohen , J . W ., and Wm . Dawson , P . M ., D . of C , most ably responded , each pledging their utmost to promote the prosperity of the lolre , and Bro . Dawson remarked that he had not the slightest idea until that evening that hs should be invested as D . of C , but that Bro . S . Dsrhatn , P . M ., had thought fit to retire from the position on account of not enjoying vary good health . However , it was

their duty to express their heartfelt thanks to him for the able manner he had performsd the duties of D . of C . for so many years . Of the W . M ., he was a very old and dear friend , and having introduced him to the lodge , anything he could do for him would b : performed with the greatest of pleasure . The Tyler's toast closed a very cordial and successful meeting .

An excellent programme of music was arranged under the direction of Bro . F , E Choveaux , Org ., ably assisted by Bros . Frank Swinford Smith , P . M ., P . P . G . Org Middx ., Arthur Court , S . Isaacs , Joseph Percival , J . H . Mobbs , and Froom . Bro . F . E Choveaux very ably accompanied .

St . John and St . Paul Lodge , No . 015 . 'The installation meeting of the above flourishing lodge took place on Tuesday , the 2 nd instant , at the Masonic Hall , Mount Pleasant , Plumstead , when Bro . E . J . D . Vallon , S . W ., and W . M . elect , was intalled W . M ., a position to which he is eminently entitled by reason of his long and faithful services to the lodge , and the necessary qualifications which he possesses both as a man and a Mason .

The lodge was opened by the W . M ., Bro . W . S . Hithersiy , and then Bro . G . W . Mitchell , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C , by special request assumed the chair as Installing O . fieer , and in that perfect manner which results only from experience and a rare knowledge of the ritual , he placed Bro . Vallon in the chair of K . S . The VV . M . then invested his oflicers , his eloquent instructions to them with reference to their respective duties being a brilliant augury of his future work as Master . They were placed as follows : Bros . W . S . Hithersiy , I . P . M . ; W . Frances , S . W . ; J . H . Owen , J . W . ; W .

Solkhon , Treas . ; J . D . Brooks , Sec ; R . Orchard , S . D . ; T . E . Tinker , J . D . ; F . Mayall , I . G . ; Isaiah Turton , P . M ., P . M . 913 , D . C ; E . Hartlind , Org ., A . D . C ; C . G . Goodman , P . M ., J . Thornhill , F . Hartland , and H . Jordan , Stewards . The addresses were then delivered by the Installing Officer in a most impressive and eloquent manner , and when our esteemed Bro . Mitchell , who , by-the-by , is a Vice-President of all the Charities , a splendid Mason , and an influential citizsn , rose to respond for a

hearty vote of thanks unanimously awarded to him for his masterly work , he was vigorously applauded . Bro . Hithersay , I . P . M ., was rewarded for his services during his year of office with a handsome and valuable Past Master ' s jewel . Bro . Turton was unanimously re-elected to serve upon the Provincial Charity Committee , Bros . C . Hithersay , Collins , and another were appointed on the Catering Committee , and then the lodge was closed .

The banquet was served in the upper hall of the building , and among the other brethren present were Bros . W . L . Doddrell , P . M ., P . P . G . P . ; C . Watkins , P . M . ; G . H . Letton , P . M ., P . P . G . P . ; Dr . Rhodes , M . D . ; W . Leavers , J . Hines , A . Barton , J . Ward , B . Humphrey , G . Vincer , J . Hill , A . Hubbard , J . Bevis , H . Gordon , VV . Fletcher , H . Raby , G . Chamberlain , A . Knowles , F . Denney , A . Rempton , C . Hartham , H . Burn , and A . Wolfe , all of the lodge . Among the visitors whose names could be deciphered in the Visitors' Book , were Bros . C . Jolly , P . M . and Sec .

1472 , P . M . and Sec . 21 S 4 , P . P . A . G . D . C . Essex ; W . Moulder , P . M . and Sec . S 29 , P . P . A . G . P . ; W . Tailby , P . M , 13 ; A . Walkam , P . M . 4 S 3 ; H . Pammant , P . M . 700 ; H . King , P . M . 700 ; H . Jacobs , W . M . 13 ; E . M . Taylor , W . M . 913 ; R . Rawlinson , VV . M . 2399 ; J . Howe , W . M . 1536 ; W . Long , W . M . 700 ; L . Tucker , J . W . 913 ; J . Wood , 1972 ; A . Buss , 1815 ; A . Pain , 27 67 ; H . Preand , 229 ; J . H . Hodgin , 700 ; H . Travers , 2767 ; A . Durant , 13 ; W . Kennedy , 2030 ; W . Charman , S 29 ; J . Dick , 300 ; A . Isley , 13 ; and others .

The singing was good , Bro . H . Roberts presided at the piano , and the vocalists were the Misses Ruby Grey and F . Lake , Bro . Hines , and Messrs . Gregory , Bampforth , Leslie , and Morgan . The usual loyal and G . Lodge toasts having been honoured , that of" Bro . Earl Amherst , Prov . G . Master of Kent , " was drunk with a zeal that proved how greatly he is beloved in his own province and among his own people . The toast of " Bro . Eastes , Dep . Prov . G . Master , and the rest of the Prov . G . Officers , Present and Past . " was also well received .

Bros . Mitchell , Doddrell , and Litton briefly responded , the two latter rhore especially dilating upon the excellences of their Prov . G . Master , Dep . Prov . G . Master , and the Executive of the province , and assured the brethren of the pride they felt to be connected with the Prov . G . Lodge of Kent . The I . P . M . then , in eloquent terms , proposed the toast of "The W . M . " lis pointed out the clear and perfect manner in which the W . M . had installed his officers .

and looked upon it as a token of what they might expect when Bro . Vallon had to work the Degrees . The excellence attained by their W . M . had been acquired in his lodge of instruction , and he ( the I . P . M . ) urged the brethren to attend those lodges if ever they intended to work up to the chair . After lightly touching on an incident that occurred to him on a recent visit to Nottingham , where he met an old friend , he concluded by trusting they might all live to be old friends together until they retired to that six feet of earth , their final resting place . He asked them to drink the toast heartily .

The VV . M ., who was cheered on rising to respond , briefly trusted thit he should receive the hearty support of every brother of C 15 , and assured them that nothing should be wanting on his part to maintain the harmony and prestige of the lodge he had the honour to preside over . Bro . Mitchell , in response to a hearty toast to his health as Installing Officer , thanked them , and said he thought he was a little bit " off colour" in his work ; but if the W . M . and brethren were satisfied he was so . He then referred to the P . G . O . dicer

the VV . M . had apologised to him for not including his name in the toast , or , at least , for not calling upon him to respond ; but now that he hid been requested , he would say that the P . G . Oilicer was glad to see the great progress the lodie was making bath in numbers and influence , among the lodges in the province . The P . G . M . som ; years ago had expressed his desire for the success of the lodge , and he ( Bro . Mitchell ) assured nis lordship that its interests were studied by every number of it , and he was proud to sse

thc position it now held . He again thanked them for their hsarty reception of t . i ; cois :, and resumed his seat amid applause . Bros . Jolly , J acobs , Pearce , 297 ; Long , Taylor , HOWJ , Rawlinson , Tailly , Kinr , Walkum , and Pammant responded for " The Visitors . " ;* The Past- Masters , " "The Oilicers , " and the Tyler ' s toast concluded the pro . ceedings , which were most harmonious and enjoyable .

Past and Present Lodge , No . 2665 . The annual installation meeting of the above lodge was held at Freemasons' Hall on the 4 th inst . The principal business of the meeting was the installation of Bro . T . Carr , M . D ., as W . M . tor the ensuing year , the ceremony being impressively performja by the retiring W . M ., Bro . W . Vincent lullP . M . 2 GG 4 The W . M . appointed and

, . invested his officers as follows : Bros . VV . Vincent Jull , P . M . 22 ( 14 , I . P . M . ; Hirrv Mamvaring , VV . M . 732 , S . W . ; H . S . M . Graver , J . W . ; G . C . tireesj , Treas . ; C . B . Carter , P . M ., P . yl . 1 G 02 , Sec ; A . E . Clarke , S . D . ; Alfred Roods , J . D . ; W . Swaysland , D . C . ; George Cole , P . M . 1 G 36 , P . P . G . O . Sussex , Org . ; J . Stanley Kent , I . G . ; D . F . Worger and R . F . Martin , S-. ewardi ; and Alfred Rt viesT / isr .

, On the closing of the lodge , the brethren sat do . vn to a binqjjt uader th : presidency of the newly-installed W . vl ., Bro . TnomasCarr . The customary loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured , while that of " The Old School "—introduced by the W . M . and enthusiastically received— , vis acknowledged by Bro . Giarge Cole .