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"The Past Masters" was proposed by the Worshipful Master , who said that although not numerically strong the Past Masters were a great strength in ths lodge . The Treasurer and Secretary , B'os . Stevens , P . M ., and Hay , P . M ., ware excellent Past Masters and were always willing to help the VV . M . He thanked Bro . Bennewitz , P . M ., for the excellent manner in which he did the installation ceremony . Bro . Stevens , P . M ., Treas ., reported that the finances were in a good condition , and Bto . Hav , P . M ., Sec , expressed the hope that the lodge would prosper under the

present W . M . Bro . Bennewitz , P . M ., said that although leaving London he should not sever his connection with the lodg ; , but should endeavour to attend as many meetings as possible . " The Officers , " concluded a most successful meeting , which augurs well for the lodge during the ensuing year under the Mastership of Bro . Ehrmann . Bro . Charles Butler was assisted in an excellent musical programme by Miss Clarissa Talbot , Miss Mabel Hester , Miss Millicent Prince , Bro . Septimus Marsland , and Mr . Broughton Black .

Beaconsfield Lodge , No . 1662 . The installation meeting of this flourishing lodge was held at the Lord Brcoke Hotel , Shern Hall-street , Walthamstow , on Tuesday , the 2 nd instant . Present : Bros . W . J . Short , W . M . ; F . Kebbell , S . W ., W . M . elect ; W . C . Lane , J . W . ; Geo . Kebbell , P . M ., Sec . ; W . J . Garrard , J . D . ; W . W . West , D . C . ; E . Alexander , I . G . ; J . Felsenthal , Org . ; W . H . Garrett and A . G . Hopkins , Stewards ; Marx

Gross , Tyler ; T . Probert , P . M . ; H . C . Turner , P . M . ; J . H . Wildash , P . M . ; F . J . Hallows , P . M . ; R . W . Pettit , E . E . Philpott , S . C . Botten , E . R Kidman , A . Neilson , G . Granger , F . B . Amos , R . Attewell , W . A . Sims , T . Maynard , J . Keif , G . VV . Le Fevre , J . Griffiths , VV . Bosley , F . J . Short , A . J . Escott , F . Croft , and W . Gower , Prov . G . Treas . Visitors : Bros . Wm . Shurmur , P . G . S . B . ; J . Bruton . 22 S ; H . Willsmer , 1567 ; F . Dunstan , P . M . 1326 ; G . Clark , P . M . 16 79 ; H . Dean , 129 S ; G . Wales , 1602 ; Leo Taylor , J . D . 2501 ; and C . H . Stone , P . M . 507 .

The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . Short , W . M ., vacated the chair in favour of Bro . Wm . Shurmur , P . G . S . B ., who initiated Mr . F . Croft in a most exemplary manner . Bro . Short resumed the chair , and Bro . VV . Gower , Prov . G . Treas ., was unanimously elected Treasurer of the lodge . Bro . Short vacated the chair in favour of Bro . H . C . Turner , P . M ., who installed the W . M . elect , Ero . F . Kebbell , in a very able and impressive manner , Bro . W . J . Short acting as D . C . Bro .

F . Kebbell , W . M ., invested his officers as follows : Bros . W . J . Short , I . P . M . ; W . C . Lane , S . W . ; VV . J . Garrard , J . VV . ; W . Gower , P . M . 2374 , Pf ° v . G . Treas .. Treas . j G . Kebbell , P . M ., Sec ; W . H . Jarrett , S . D . ; E . Alexander , J . D . ; VV . W . West , l . G . ; A . G . Hopkins , D . C . ; P . Felsenthal , Org . ; VV . A . Sims and F . J . Short , Stewards ; and Marx Gross , Tyler . The addresses were most effectively rendered by Bro . H . C . Turner , P . M .

The business of the lodge ended , it was closed , and the brethren adjourned to a capital supper , supplied by Bro . Hallows , the proprietor . The cloth removed , the usual loyal and Masonic toasts followed , after which Bro . Short proposed "The Health of the W . M ., " which was a great privilege for the first time in his life . He called the attention of the brethren to the extract from Dombey and Son " I came all the way to see him in his new clothes . " The VV . M . now appeared in his new clothes which became him , and he felt confident that he would prove one of the best Masters the lodge had ever had .

In reply , Bro . F . Kebbell , W . M ., said he had not much tims to meditate and his heart was lull to overflowing , but he would assure the brethren he accepted most cordially their kind sentiments . When he was initiated it was one of the proudest moments in his life to be admitted into such an august body , and now that he was installed it was the happiest moment . His earnest desire was that as time advanced the present year would prove one of peace , love and harmony in the Beaconsfield Lodge , and which should always characterise Freemasonry . He hoped that thebrethren would accept ths few words spoken from his heart . The W . M . next proposed "The Initiate . "

Bro . I ' . Croft , in reply , stated he was proud of such a reception , and specially felt highly honoured ^ in being ^ initiated by a Grand Officer . He tendered his heartfelt thanks for their great kindness in receiving him into so honourable an Order . In giving the toastof "The Installing Master , Bro . H . C . Turner , P . M ., " the W . M . said it was one which deserved his best thanks . He would assure the brethren he was gratified beyond measure at the able manner he ( the VV . M . ) had been

installed . Bro . Turner had taken him by the hand when he was initiated , and now he had reached the summit of his ambition . Bro . H . C . Turner , in reply , said it was most gratifying to him at having been so kindly spoken of by the W . M . and also fcr the manner in which the brethren so heartily received the toast . Since his initiation , he had always striven to perform the duties devolving upon him to his best ability , and he hoped so long as he remained a member he should do his very utmost for its welfare .

The W . M . next proposed the toast of " The I . P . M . and Past Masters , " which was an honour and pleasure . It needed no commendation ; their great deeds were enrolled among the archives of the lodge , and the success of the lodge was through their untiring energy and indefatigability , and the praise of the lodge was due to them . The I . P . M . had done his duties during the past year with very great credit , and the brethren had voted him the handsome Past Master ' s jewel , together with a Jubilee jewel , as a mark of their appreciation , with the earnest desire that he would be enabled to wear the same for many years in the lodge .

At this juncture Bro . H . C . Turner , P . M ., was deputed , in the name of the eight initiates of Bro . G . Kebbell , P . M ., Sec , to present him with a Past Master ' s collar and jewel , bearing the following inscription : " Presented to Bro . G . Kebbell by the eight initiates of his year of oflice as a token of regard—1 S 95 6 . " Bro . Turner expressed thc hope that Bro . Kebbell might long live to wear the same . Bro . Short , I . P . M ., in reply to the toast , said he could not express his feelings adequately ; it had been the proudest year in his life . The brethren had presented him with a Past Master ' s jewel and also the Jubilee jewel , for which he thanked them from Ihe bottom of his heart .

Bros . Wildash ( the father of the lodge ) , Probert , G . Kebbell , and II . C . Turner , also very ably responded . The toast of " The Visitors " was most pertinently placed before thebrethren by the W . M ., and most cordially received . This was ably replied to by Bros . Dunstan , P . M . ; Clarke , P . M . ; Stone , P . M . ; Taylor , Dean , and Willsmer . "The Officers '" toast having been given , the Tyler ' s toast closed a very happy ani successful meeting .

An excellent programme of music was provided under the direction of Bro . W . A . Sims , very efficiently assisted by Mrs . McFarlane Sims . Miss Alice Kebbell , Miss Mary Spicer , Mr . Warwick Buckland ( reciter ) , and Bros . C . H . Stone , W . A . Sims , and Francis Donald . Mrs . McFarlane Sims ( Guildhall School of Music ) , ably presided at the piano .

Tivoli Lodge , No . 2150 . This successful ledge held its installation meeting at the Frascati , Oxford-street , on the 2 nd inst ., when there was a large attendance . The VV . M ., Bro . W . J . Stratton , P . M . 753 , was supported by Bros . F . Schmitz , P . M . 90-, W . M . elect ; W . Godson , J . W . ; J . Turk Lacey , P . M ., Treas . ; Jas . Stephens , Dep . G . D . C , Sec . ; W . R . Carpenter , S . D . ; A . Craddock , J . D . ; W . J . Mason , P . M ., P . P . G . D . Surrey . Vice-Pres . Board of G-n . I'ur . ; W . T . Farthing , P . M . ; J . J . Thomas , P . M ., P . G . S . B . ;

F . Schreiber , P . M . ; E . P . Moore , T . Way , W . Levy , and H E . Weston , Stwds ; snd many others . Visitors : Bros . Sir J . Monckton , P . G . W . ; W . R . Yates , I ' . M . 1732 ; F . Fischer ( Berlin ) , R . J . Godson , 2455 ; E . Lyons , 205 ; G . B . Godson , 132 S ; R . Jennings , P . M . 907 ; E . Morson , P . M . Kjfi ; T . Griffiths , P . M . and Sec . 907 ; H . Norlhcroft , 33 ; T . Shillitoe , P . M . 100 S ; E . F . Philippe , W . M . 65 ; B . Morrison , 2535 ; Geo . Davis , P . M . 1 C 7 ; J . Strickland , 1602 ; A . G . Duck , P . M . S 9 S ; II . J . Thomas , P . M . 753 ; C . G . Baker , A . Badeker , VV . M . ,, 07 ; II . J .

Sarson , 2000 ; T . W . Heath , P . M . 11142 ; S . Groner , P . M . I ( JI 3 ; 11 . T . Gomin , S . D . 7 S 0 ; R . Manuel , P . M . 1196 ; J . Miller , P . M . 173 ; R . Barnes , P . M . 1201 j S . J . H . Chandler , W . M . 7 . 53 ; A . J . Naughton , 25 ^ 1 ; V . Miller , 17 ( 17 ; C . Hollings . worth , 1329 ; T . A . Renwick , 179 ; J . Hutton Haylor , D . C 2335 ; W . VV . Lee , P . P . G . D . Middx . ; and others . Lodge was opened , and the minutes conlirmed . Bro . Felix Schmitz was presented

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as VV . M . elect by Bro . Farthing , P . M ., D . C , and duly installed into the chair by Bro . Stratton . The following officers were invested : Bros . W . Godson , S . W . ; W . R . Carpenter , J . VV . ; J . Turk Lacey , P . M ., Treas . ; J . Stephens , D . G . D . C , Sec . ; A . Craddock , S . D . ; E . P . Moore , J . D . ; T . Way , I . G . ; W . T . Farthing , P . M ., D . C ; N . Levy and H . E . Weston , Stewards ; and H . Thomas , Tyler . ^ The Auditors' report was unanimously adopted , and the lodge is to be congratulated on having a balance in hand of £ 200 , alter making several charitable donations during the year .

Lodge was closed , and a banquet followed , which rellected great credit upon Bro . Kalla and his assistants . The customary toasts were afterwards given , interspersed with items from a charming musical programme rendered by Miss Ethel Winn , Miss Florence Venning , Bros . C . Chilley , Barry Lindon , and VV . T . Miles . In giving " The Grand Officers , " the W . M . said that the brethren , in their small spheres , had to give their undivided attention in attending to business ; but what must

the burden be that rested upon the shoulders of the Grand Officers ? They could not be too grateful that men of culture , eminence , and position came forward to take their share of the work . They were peculiarly favoured that evening by the presence of Bro . Sir John Monckton , and they had also two Grand Officers in their own ranks—Bros . Jas . Stephens and J . J . Thomas . Bro . Sir John Monckton , P . G . W ., said he was not responding to this toast for the first time by a good many , and it was very difficult indeed to vary the expression of one's thanks . He should weary them were he to tell all he knew of the Grand Officers present

or the Grand Officers generally . None the less heartily he responded to the toast so kindly and feelingly proposed by the W . M . It was an honour to stand up with such brethren as Bros . J . Stephens and J . J . Thomas . Bro . W . J . Stratton , I . P . M ., proposed "The W . M ., " and said they all knew how assiduously Bro . Schmitz had worked since he joined the lodge and were proud to see him attain the high position of the chair . He congratulated the lodge on having such a VV . M .

Bro . F . Schmitz , W . M ., said that from his heart he thanked the I . P . M . for the kind way in which he had proposed the toast and the brethren for the generous reception given it . He assured them he should never regret the day he joined their lodge , for since then he had received nothing but the greatest kindness . He had also succeeded in gaining some personal friends amongst them . What he had been able to do for thc

lodge he had done with the greatest pleasure , and he had found his reward in their generous appreciation . Whatever he could do during his year would be done with pleasure , so that when he relinquished the chair he should carry with him that regard and esteem which he hoped and trusted he held that night . With these few words he asked them to accept his most grateful thanks .

"The I . P . M . and Installing Master" was next given by the VV . M ., who said that before Bro . Stratton reached the chair he had endeared himself to every m : mbsr , but he had considerably enhanced his reputation during his year of office as a thoroughly earnest Mason . In some evenings the Three Degrees had been worked , which was no small feat of memory . He ( the W . M . ) had the greatest pleasure in pinning on Bro . Stratton ' s breast a jewel as a mark of esteem and regard from ths brethren , and they hoped he would be spared for many years to remain a revered and respected P . M .

Bro . W . J . Stratton , I . P . M ., in response , said he felt highly elated at the handsome jewel presented to him . He had always received kindness and assistance from the P . Ms , and members of the lodge , and he hoped to wear the jewel for many years to

come . Bro . Jas . Stephens , Dep . G . D . C , replied for " The Masonic Charities , " and hiving referred to the claims of the three Institutions , said the Tivoli L-idge had done well for those Charities in the past and would continue to do so in the future . The VV . M . had stated his intention of representing the lodge at the next Boys' School Festival when he was sure to be sent up with a handsome list .

In giving "The Visitors , " the W . M . drew attention to the advantages derived from interchange of visits between msmbers of diffsren . loJjes , aid coupled with the toast the names of Bros . Badeker and Monson , who mad ; suitable responses . " The Past Masters , Treasurer , and Secretary , " and " The dicers , " were duly honoured before the Tyler's toast closed a very enjoyable aid pleasant meeting .

Bisley Lodge , No . 2317 . The installation meeting of this lodge was held on Thursday , the 4 th inst ., and the following are the officers for the year : Bros . W . A . Shaw , W . M . ; J . Tomlinson , S . W . ; R . Clamp , J . W . ; Capt . 1 . Hoey , I . P . M ., Treas . ; J . B . S . Lancaster , P . M ., Sec ; H . A . Whitburn , S . D . ; G . J . Woolridge , J . D . ; J . VV . H . Littlcboy , P . M ., D . C ; A . J . F . Gunning , I . G . ; H . W . Gloster and A . Althorp , Stwds . ; and W . Chapman , Tyler . There were also present Bros . C . F . Waters , H . Wilkins , Kennett , Honnor , and Walker , together with the following visitors ; Bros . R . F . Gould , P . G . D . ;

G . B . Smallpiece , Prov . G . Treas . ; C . T . Tyler , Prov . G . Sec . ; W . A . Latham , Prov . A . G . Sec . ; S . C . Knight , P . M . 1395 ; Wellington Lake , S . W . 777 ; R . E . H . Goffin , P . P . G . D . C ; W . E . Davis , 1194 ; F . Harper , W . M ., W . Brooks , S . W ., A . McCormack , J . VV ., and H . J . Bidwell , Sec , all of 2120 ; E . A . Brown , W . M . 2521 ; A . H . Gale , J . W ' . 2521 ; J . R . Rutter , W . M ., E . Halfside , S . VV ., and F . Miller , J . W ., all of 1360 ; T . L . Smith , W . M- 1504 ; F . Theobald , J . W . 15 C 4 ; W . H . Twort , W . M . 1714 ; D . G . Norman , P . M . 2745 ; H . B . Osburn , 2745 ; E . J . Eastes , Org . 2394 ; W . Broomhall , 2466 ; W . Macklin , 2234 ; F . J . Pullan , S . W . 21 G ; E . Head , 16 S 1 ; G . W . Smith , 16 S 1 ; and James Whitburn , 15 G 4 .

The minutes of the previous meeting having been duly confirmed , aballot was taken for Mr . John Baker , which proving satisfactory , he was admitted and initiated . The ceremony of installation was then proceeded wilh , and the W . M . elect , Bro . Shaw , P . M ., was placed in the chair in a very impressive manner by the retiring Master , Bro , Capt . Hoey . All business being concluded , the lodge was closed and the brethren partook of a choice banquet under the presidency of Bro . W . A . Shaw , W . M . The usual toasts followed .

Bro . R . F . Gould replied for "The Grand Officers" and Bro . G . B . Smallpiece , Prov . G . Treas ., for " The Provincial Grand Cheers . " The proceedings were enlivened by vocal and instrumental music , " nwh ' : h Bros . Wilkins , Head , Smith , Theobald , Rutter , Harper , and Eastes took part . The Tyler's toast brought a very agreeable evening to a close .

Fellowship Lodge , No . 2535 . The first meeting of the present season was held at the Frascati , Oxford-street , on the ist inst ., and proved of an interesting character . During the short and brilliant career of the lodge , three of its members—Bros . W . H . Biiley , Jas . Stephens , and E . L . Valerian ! , —have Lccn promoted to Grand Lodge rank , and a further addition is probable in the comi rg year . Bro . L-. eut .-C-ol . Clifford Probyn , who , it will be re nembered , retired from the Grand Treasurer ' s contest on the last occasion in favour of Bro . Vaughan , will be nominated rt the proper time , and his friends an I well-wishers have no

doubt as to the result . The members present included Bros . E . L . Valeriani , P . G . S . B ., W . M . ; W . Thomas , P . M ., S . W . ; E . Rogers , P . G . Stwd ., P . M ., J . W . j Jas . Stephens , Dep . G . D . C , Sec ; Maj . E . J . Reed , S . D , ; B Carter , J . D . ; W . II . Making , P . M ., I . G . ; M . S . Rubinst in , Org . ; J . Hutton Haylor , and W . II . G . Rudderforth , P . M ., D . Cs . ; S . Hussey , P . M ., and W . J . Bathp , Stwds . ; L- ' eut .-Col . Clifford Probyn , B . A . Griffin , P . M . ; and man / others . Visitors : Bros . F . J . E ^ dle , P . P . G . S . W . Essex ; F . S . Priest , I . P . M . ifij 7 ; F . Dowdall , 170 S , C . II . Peacock , 19 S 4 ; W . J . Styles , J . D . 91 ; Donald Munro , 2310 ; A . Gray , I . G . 2310 ; I . M . Ensell , 1541 ; and W . W . Lee , P . P . G . D . Middx .

After the opening of the lodge and the confirmation of the minutes , Bros . W . A . Grosutt and J . Stevens were raised to the Third Degre ; , and Iiro . J . VV . Ward was passed to the Second Degree . Several apologies were received from distinguish brethren , ani the lodge was closed . During the banquet—which was well served , underthe person il supervision of the courteous manager , Bro . Kalla—the following telegram was sent to Bro . W . H . Bailey , P . G . Treas ., who was absent on account of indisposition :

"Brethren of Fellowship Lod / e regret your enforc : d absence , and unite mot earnestly in the hope for your speedy restoration to excellint health , and kindly wlsh . s to Mrs . Bailey . " The usual toasts followed . Bro . J . Stephens , D . G . D . C , answering for " The Grand Officers , " said it wojld ill