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had _ been achieved that evening in the installation ceremony . The I . P . M ., too , had during the past year carried out the noblest of all duties—that of true benevolence —for although lying on a sick bed , he sent up to the Girls' Institution the handsome sum of £ 102 , which reflected the highest ciedit . He would say that for level-headedr . ess , common sense , and kind heartedness , Bro . Jeffery had held his own ; and on behalf of the lodge he had great pleasure in asking his acceptance of the Past Master ' s jewel as a token of their esteem , with the earnest hope that he would wear

it for many years among them in the Rose Lodge . In reply Bro . Wal . Jeffery , I . P . M ., said the W . M . 's eloquence had quite overcome him , and what he had done for the lodge was only his duty and intent even from his initiation . He most heartily thanked the brethren for the handsome jewel , which he certainly had tried hard for , although at one time he almost despaired of ever

reaching the chair , feeling that he had not the capacity , but Bro . Wm . Dawson in his kindness of heart came to his assistance , and he resolved on emulating the worthy Past Masters before him . He was glad he had given them satisfaction , and his endeavour would be to assist the lodge to his utmost . The past year had been one of the greatest in his life , and one never to be forgotten . Bro . H . Vickery , one of the founders , also very ably repFed .

Bro . Wm . Dawson stated he had not expected to be called upon , but in response to the W . M . he would congratulate him first upon his exalted position , which was gratifying to all the brethren , and everything augured well for a good year . He was very thankful for the kind words of Bro . Jeffery , I . P . M ,, who was a very old and dear friend . He hoped the W . M . would have a most successful year , the lodge had quantity in its numbers , they only desired quality which would enable it to keep up its prestige . With respect to the duties of the lodge , the officers were of such proficiency that the services of the Past Masters would not be required . He most heartily thanked the brethren for their cordial greeting .

The W . M . remarked there was one other Past Master in the lodge , a founder , and the first Master , Bro . David Rose , who was most highly honoured and none more dear to him , but at his own request he did not wish to reply . The toast of "The Treasurer and Secretary" was next giveiv-by the W . M . in terms of high appreciation , he adding in the words of a well-known poet , that in speaking of their merits , it was like " gilding refined gold , " " painting the lily " and " perfuming the Rose . "

The toast was ably replied to by Bros . Dunn , P . M ., and John Loader , P . M . That of "The Officers "received its just merits , the W . M . congratulating both himself and the lodge upon such an efficient body . This was most cordially and ably responded to by Bros . Thompson , S . W . ; Brambleby , J . W . ; and S . J . Derham , P . M ., D . C . The Tyler ' s toast closed a most intellectual and eventful meeting in the Ross Lodge .

An excellent programme of music was arranged by Bro . J . E . Choveaux , Organist of the lodge , most ably assisted by Miss Edith Kingsford , Miss Esther Franklin , Bro . Jos . Percival , Bro . S . J . Derham , P . M . ( flautist ) , and the Harmonist Quartet , consisting of Bros . Coward . Boyle , Kearson , and Mills ( of H . M . Private Chapel , Windsor ) . Bro . F . E . Choveaux ably accompanied . The W . M . is a Life Governor of all the Institutions , and a most ardent supporter of all the local charities .

St . George ' s Lodge , No . 242 . The monthly meeting was held in St . George's Rooms , Doncaster , on Friday , the 7 th inst . Present : Bros . T . W . Turner , W . M . ; F . H . Buckland . acting S . W . ; J . W . Hainsworth , J . W . ; G . Smith , I . P . M . ; H . C White , S . D . ; C Reasbeck , J . D . j J . W . Chapman ; A . W . Fretwell , D . C . ; J . Hurst , I . G . ; G . VV . Taylor , C . Porrett , andC . Goldthorpe , Stewards ; H . W . Ord , F . King , E . Pratt , J . Marsdin , and J . F .

Hanson . Visitors : Bros . R . Alcock , W . M . J . Robinson , P . M ., W . Boulton , P . M ., H . Wilson , P . M ., and F . P . Downing , of 45 S ; J . W . Tindall , G . Petch , T . E . Sherris , and T . Landon , of 1 G 05 ; and J . Constable , H . A . Fenton , and Theo . Barber . The lodge having been opened , Bros . Pratt and Marsdin were raised to the Sublime Degree of M . M ., and the lodge was closed . Supper was served in the ante-rooms , when the brethren and the distinguished number of visitors spent a pleasant hour in Masonic toast and song .

St . Nicholas Lodge , No . 2259 . The monthly meeting of this lodge was held in the Masonic Rooms , Thorne , West Yorkshire , on Wednesday , the 4 th inst ., when there were present Bros . G . Eland , W . M . ; E . Hirst , S . VV . ; E . Simpson , J . W . ; J . Constable , P . P . G . S . B ., Sec . ; T . J . Smith , S . D . ; R . Brew , J . D . ; W . P . Robotham , Org . ; W . Hallgarth , Almoner ; Theo . Barber , D . C . ; T . R . R . Marsden , I . G . ; E . Donkin , Stwd . ; F . Pine , Tyler ; C . H . Woodhouse , P . M . ; J . H . Bletcher , P . M . ; J . H . Robotham , and W . W .

Peacock . Bro . T . W . Turner , W . M . 242 , was a visitor . The lodge having been opened and the minutes of the previous meeting read and confirmed , the annual elections took place when Bros . E . Hirst was elected W . M . ; B . Maskill , Treas . ; and F . Pine , Tyler . Bro . Constable presented to the lodge his oakframed certificate of vote of thanks from the Board of Management of Boys' School Centenary Festival , and a Committee was appointed for arranging for the installation on the 25 th .

Quatuor Coronati Lodge , No . 2076 . This lodge met at Freemasons' Hall on Friday , the Gth inst ., at 5 p . m ., when there were present Bros . C . Purdon Clarke , L . I . E ., W . M . j Sydney T . Klein , I . P . M . ; T . B . Whytehead , P . G . S . B , S . W . ; E . Conder , jun ., J . W . ; G . W . Speth , Sec . j Rev . J . W . Horsley and G . L . Shackles , Stwds . ; C Kupferschmidt , A . G . S . G . C . ; E . Macbean , P . M . j W . M . Bywater , P . G . S . B . ; F . H . Goldney , P . G . D . ; E . Armitage , Rev . C . H . Maiden , and Dr . B . Ninnis , P . G . Std . Br . Also 79 members of the Correspondence Circle and 13 visitors . Seventy-one societies and brethren were elected to the membership of the

Correspondence Circle , as follows : Lodge Tambo , No . 274 G , Tambo , Queensland ; Idris Lodge , No . 43 , Cairo ; Lodge Frere ( D . C ) , Riversdale , Cape Colony ; the Grand Lodgeof the Netherlands , at Thc Hague ; Lodge Robert Burns , No . 50 , Reefton , New Zealand ; The American Tyler , Detroit , Michigan , U . S . A . Bros . A . R . Coates , P . M . 1931 , Suva , Fiji : in Victoria , E . H . Dobson , P . M . 172 , Yea ; J . P . McLennan , P . M . 131 , Mansfield ; T . Lambert , P . G . D ., Melbourne : in Queensland , W . Smith , 2119 , Toowoomba ; E . H . Matthews , 76 S ( S . C ) , Croydon ; L . Simkin , iiiiu £ / 4 uidLKai t \ iyi /* aimiK i

' ^ uy , c . r . ryin , * U , , . murgan , r .. ij , -rv , anu « v . H . T . Molesworth , Wynnum : in the Transvaal , R . Lambert , j . Van Gass , and W . J . Pretorius , 2539 , Roodepoort : in Cape Colony , F . E . Masey , 2537 , Capetown ; E . Larkin , 60 ( NZ . C ) , Woodstock : in "Natal , E . E . Harris , 1937 , Durban , and C . Holliday , W . M . 1729 , Pietermaritzburg : in Rhodesia , J . W . Howard , P . M . 2566 , H . A . Beer , P . M . 1574 , and W . B . Ramsay , W . M . S 51 ( S . C ) , all of Buluwayo : in India , His Highness Sri Martanda Varma , 2 7 , Trivandrum , and G . T . King , 1043 , Tariskere : in the U . S . A ., E . J . Carter , 40 , Missoula , Montana ; Dr . J . E . Allen ,

P . M . 1 , Augusta , Georgia ; T . E . Fox , P . M . 47 , Willow City , N . Dakota ; F . W . Thaxter , P . M . 316 , Kansas City , Missouri ; L . Welch , W . M ., and Dr . W . M . Semans , 18 , Delawa . e , Ohio : T . L . Gray , 1025 , Buenos Ayres : H . Tarney , Schiller Lodge , Vienna : L . R . Weber , L . Union des Cceurs , Geneva : J . A . Lange , Eidsvold , Norway : in Ireland , R . J . Hudson , P . M . 80 , Rathfriland , and E . VV . Harris , P . M . 158 , Dublin ; J . R . Henderson , 2520 , Gateshead ; Dr . J . D . Leigh , 1618 , Scarborough ; Rev . F . G . James , 1 G 1 S , IV . arske-by-the Sea ; M . Dunn , 5 66 , Goole ; J . C Nixon 1 5 22 Leeds ; T . A . ArglesP . M . 129 Milnthorpe ; F . W . E .

, , , , Mehlhaus , 317 , Manchester ; J . M . Harvey , P . Pr . G . W . Suf ., Ely ; W . J , Wilton , P . Pr . G . W ., Lowestoft ; VV . G . Crombie , * -74 , Newbury ; Rev . A . R . T . Eales , Pr . G . C , Elstree ; L . H . Gunnell , 342 , Landport ; G . E . P . Hertslet , 1503 , Richmond j D . Jj . Barry , 13 G 2 , Reigatej VV . D . Hayward , Pr . G . D . C , Croydon ; and in London , F . Brown , 13 G 5 , H . F . Bate , 2925 , C Spanna , 26 S 7 , S . Crane , 2 G 54 , G , H . Fennell , P . M . 1 S 05 , W . Lawrance , 241 G , C . H . Berry , P . M . 8 G 0 , S . Caney , 1415 ,

W . A . Bowser , P . M . 2000 , D . H . Kyd , 2611 , W . Hammond , 209 , F . F . Smee , 23 , E . J . VVood , P . M . 1339 , H . J . Brownrigg , 1589 . and G . S . Hertslet , 2722 . The Secretary called attention to the following exhibits : A very old and large R . A . collar jewel , and a curious Craft collar jewel , consisting of a Bible between a square and compasses , but suspended wrong way up , found in 1 S 73 whilst excavating the site of the Central Station , Liverpool , presented to the lodge by Bro . J . Armstrong , of Liverpool j seven medals and jewels of Belgian lodges presented by Bro . A . J . Kruger ,

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of Antwerp ; two books in Arabic on Freemasonry , presented on behalf of the writer , his father , by Bro . Saleem Makarius , of Cairo ; two coloured prints , " Keep within Compass , " published by Carrington Bowles , St . Paul's Churchyard , in 1785 , presented by Bro . G . VV . Pavitt ; and the W . M . expressed the thanks of the lodge to the brethren named for their generous and highly interesting gifts . Bro . E . Macbean , P . M ., then gave a feeling address in memorvof Bro . William Simpson , the celebrated artist and

traveller , a P . M . of the lodge , who was called to the Grand Lodge above on the 17 th August last . Bro . C . Purdon Clarke , W . M ., read a highly interesting , instructive , and suggestive paper , entitled " Vestigia Quatuor Coronatorum , " ranging from the Roman Collegia to modern Persia and India , on which a few comments were offered by Bros . G . W . Speth and J . R . Bell , after which a hearty vote of thanks was accorded to the W . M . by acclamation , and the lodge was closed after a most interesting evening . The brethren subsequently dined at the Holborn Restaurant .

Harlesden Lodge , No . 2098 . AN INTERESTING MASONIC CEREMONY . On Monday , the gth instant , a most unusual , if not unique , event occurred at the above lodge . Mr . Commissioner Last , F . R . G . S ., a member of the Government of Zanzibar , on a visit to this country , was desirous of becoming a Mason before leaving England to resume his duties early on the 9 th instant , when it was imperative for him to return . Having been initiated on Monday , August 14 th , and passed on the 1 ith ult ., an application was made to Grand Lodge for a dispensation to raise him at the installation

meeting on the 2 nd instant . This , however , could not be granted , 28 days being the shortest time allowed between the ceremonies . Being very anxious that Bro . Last should be a full Mason before leaving , the brethren eventually hit upon the expedient of holding a lodge of emergency at the earliest time on the 28 th day , viz ., Monday , the 9 th inst ., at 12 . 5 a . m ., i . e ., ju % t after midnight .

The lodge was accordingly summoned by the W . M ., and at the time mentioned the brethren , to the number of 25 , assembled ^ and Bro . Last was raised to the Sublime Degree of a Master Mason , the ceremony being impressively rendered by the I . P . M ., Bro . S . Yardley Tilley . He was assisted by Bros . J . Trade Fripp , W . M . elect 1087 , S . W . ; W . H . Thomas , J . W . ; Reed . P . M ., acting S . D . ; S . Hussey , P . M ., Prov . G . Stwd . Middx , J . D . ; and Dr . Crone , I . G .

There were also present Bros . Cecil Hunter , J . F . Woodroffe , C . K . Rawes , Stanley Ball , S . Riordan , and Thomas Parker , members of the lodge j and the following visitors : Bros . VV . R . Knapp , G . Harvey , W . H . Handover , R . H . Shaw , J . Adams , C . Pinkham , J . Lawrence , E . F . Brooker , J . Stait , P . M ., P . Z ., P . G . Stwd . Bucks ; A . G . Lee , A . Stait , and A . C . Gardner . Bro . Last is hoping , in conjunction with some Masons now living in East Africa , to found a lodge where at present none exists .

It would be interesting to know if any brethren have experience of a lodge meeting being held at the midnight hour .

St . Pancras Lodge , No . 2271 . There was a good attendance of brethren at the installation meeting of this lodge , held at the Midland Grand Hotel , St . Pancras , on Thursday , the sth instant . Bro . Thos . Paiker , W . M ., after a very successful year , vacated the chair in favour of Bro . Geo . F . Vine , who was initiated in the lodge a few years ago by Bro . Longman , P . M ., and has since filled various minor offices with success . The members present included Bros . Thos . Parker , W . M . ; G . F . Vine , S . W ., W . M . elect ; W . A . Scurrah ,

P . M ., P . G . S . B ., Sec ; H . Longman , P . M . j R . S . Chattey , P . M . j C . Jacob , l . P . M . j James Irvine , P . M ., * C . W . Matthews , S . D . j J . Jefferson , Org . ; A . Higgins , f . D . ; T . E . Mitchell , D . of C . ; W . H . Woodrow , P . M ., I . G . j A . H . Scurrah , P . P . G . Supt . of Works Middx . ; H . P . Applebee , W . A . Jennings , G . W . Catling , A . Cuzner , J . O'Malley , H . E . Jay , and others . Visitors : Bros . R . W . Palk , S . W . 93 S ; J . Stevens , 2538 ; Paul Jordan , P . D . S . G . W . Hong Kong ; Charles H . Green , A . D . C . 1 S 0 ; W . G . Wood , 92 , N . S . W . ; C . Macarthey , 1366 ; J . T . Baron ,

J . W . 1531 ; A . C . Marler , 2361 ; T . J . Digby , 2077 ; Wm . Felton , 1549 ; A . Grace , 49 ; C . A . Itter , P . P . G . S . B . Surrey ; F . E . Everard , 871 ; A . E . Croager , S . D . 1837 ; J . G . Head , 1305 ; T . Harley Jones , 2098 ; J . W . Ryder , I . P . M . 2048 ; H . W . Parker , W . M . 272 S j J . C Nicholson , P . M . 12 j C . F . Quicke , P . M . 1531 j H . R . Grice , S . D . 534 ; A . Nutley , 2361 ; E . Styles , P . M . 704 ; J . H . Moggridge , I . P . M . 1607 ; E . H . Ua , P . M . 49 ; and W . W . Lee , P . P . G . D . Middx . When lodge was opened there was a heavy programme of work for [ transaction . Bro . G . W . Catling was raised to the Third Degree by Bro . Parker , W . M ., who then

vacated the chair for Bro . W . A . Scurrah , P . G . S . B . Bro . G . F . Vine was presented as W . M . elect , and was duly installed into the chair , afterwards investing the following officers : Bros . Matthews , S . W . ; Higgins , J . W . j W . A . Scurrah , P . M ., P . G . S . B ., Sec . ; Woodrow , P . M ., S . D . j Mitchell , J . D . j Cooke , I . G . ; Applebee , D . of C . ; Catling , Stwd . ; and Whiting , Tyler . Bro . H . R . Graham , M . P ., P . M ., Treas ., was unable to be present . Mr . W . A . Jennings was next impressively initiated into Freemasonry by the newly-installed W . M . A handsome Past Master ' s jewel was presented to Bro . Parker , I . P . M ., in recognition of his efficient services as W . M . during the past year . The jewel was manufactured by Bros . George Kenning & Son .

A satisfactory audit report was adopted , and several letters of regret from distinguished brethren were announced , after which the lodge was closed . A well-served banquet was enjoyed , after which the usual toasts received hearty recognition at the hands of the VV . M ., who set a commendable example in the brevity of his remarks . Bro . W . A . Scurrah , P . G . S . B ., replied for "The Grand Officers . " He said they could not possibly have a better Pro Grand Master than Earl Amherst , who had been

interested in Masonry ever since his initiation 35 years ago , and who carried out all his duties in a most able manner . Those brethren who attended regularly at Grand Lodge were pleased when the Earl of Warwick was appointed D . G . M ., for he had performed the duties of Prov . G . M . of Essex for many years to the satisfaction of all the brethren . The Grand Officers had been selected because of their hard work in Freemasonry , and , secondly , because of their knowledge of Freemasonry in every shape and form . As long as he was a Past Grand Officer he would endeavour to the best of his ability to

perform the duties devolving upon him , and in no case would he allow anything to be done which , in his estimation , was wrong or improper . He was delighted to find himself a Grand Officer , for he felt it was as much an honour to the lodge as to the individual . As a member of the Iodge he was charmed with the progress made , for every member introduced was a thorough and genuine brother . Bro . T . Parker . I . P . M .. then proposed "The Worshipful Master . " and said he

was pleased and proud to say he had watched Bro . Vine ' s career since his initiation , and had found him one of the most ardent Masons he knew . He recollected that very soon after his initiation Bro . Vine came to him and said he could work the ceremony of the First Degree , and then the Second and Third . This was the result of regular attendance at a lodge of instruction in Camden Town . Bro . Vine was now , to their very great delight , the W . M . of the lodge , and he prophesied for him a very happy vear of office , for he was sure that everything had been done to make it so .

Bro . G . F . Vine , VV . M ., thanked the brethren for their enthusiastic reception of the toast . It was true he had attended the lodge of instruction , for he found in the beautiful language of the ritual much to be admired . He thereupon desired from his initiation to know more about it . He would do his best in this lodge to act for its dignity whilst he occupied the chair , and do his best for its advancement and for the happiness of the brethren . Bro . W . A . Jennings replied for " The Initiate , " After which the W . M ., in felicitous terms , proposed "The Installing Master , " and remarked that Bro . Scurrah was ever ready to step into the breach whenever his services were reauired .

Bro . VV . A . Scurrah , P . G . S . B ., expressed his pleasure at being allowed to install Bro . Vine , although he feared a throat attack would have prevented him . He sincerely hoped the VV . M . would have health and strength to perform his duties as became the Master of so important a lod ^ e . He was sure that in the future , as in the past , the St . Pancras Lodge would be one of the best and most distinguished . Hrn . T . Parker . P . M .. resoonded for " The I . P . M . and Past Masters . " and was

followed by Bros . Longman , P . M ., Chattey , P . M ., and J . Irvine , P . M . "The Visitors" was acknowledged by Bros . H . W . Parker , W . M . 1402 , P . D . S . G . W . Hong Kong ; Nicholas , Lea , Moggridge , and Grice . Bros . Matthews , S . W ., and Higgins , J . W ., answered for " The Officers , " and the Tyler ' s toast concluded the programme . , „ ... Bro . J . Jefferson , Org ., had provided several excellent musical items , and was assisted by Bro . Will Edwards and Messrs . R . C Dutton and W . Hyde .