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At the last meeting of the lodge advantage was taken of the early departure of the Secretary , through indisposition , , i , r ; ng the proposal forward . The idea was heartily taken by all the members , and at once assumed a tangible f rin and to show the spontaneous manner in which the ratter was carried through , it may be mentioned that the W M . Bro . Purdon Clarke , CLE ., received many letters

from brethren thanking him for the opportunity offered them of showing their appreciation of Bro . Fairchild's energy , geniality , and kindly nature . Amongst the brethren who witnessed the interesting „„ lt were : Bros . C Purdon Clarke ( CLE . ) , W . M . ; A . Monteith Webb , S . W . ; H . Gillard Glindoni , J . W . ; J . Tickle P . M .. P-P . G . Reg . Middx ., Treas . ; George E .

, nWrhild , P . AL , Sec . ; J . S . Mountford , J . D . ; R . Manuel , nr P . B . Hollick , I . G . ; C . Braid . P . M . ; W . E . Hkvcock , P . AL ; R . S . Oakeshott , I . P . AI . ; J . F . Beale , P . AI . ; F . Eckstein , P . M . ; J . T . Heath , P . M . ; F . Farrow , pM C . Hawksley , P . M ., and many others . Visitors Bros "' A . E . Hart , W . M . 4 S 2 : F . Hughes , J . D . 182 ; N . Dallas Forbes , 17 G 5 ; E . Wood , P . M . G 62 ) P . P . S . G . D .

VVorcester ; H . Langston , 134 S ; W . Thompson , 1004 ; J . Herron , W . AI . 20 C ; G . J . Newton , 27 ; R . W . Rimmell , -on ; C . Alliston , J . D . 2047 ; W . C . Beetles , 1731 ; J . P . Fitzgerald . P . M . 21 GS ; H . Osborne , P . M . 1351 ; W . H . Herbert , P . AL 173 ; W . J . Rowe , W . M . 2021 ; A . Moore , P AI . 173 ; J . Stephens , P . M . 1425 , Prov . G . D . Bucks ; 1 ' . Lawler , 907 ; S . Hollick , l . W . 1665 ; A . E . Hubert ,

I . P . AI . 173 ; w - H . Alutley , P . M . 256 ; A . McDowell , P . M . 19 62 ; E . Valeriani , P . vi . 1687 ; A . J . Turner , I . G . 1760 ; A . Aldin , I . P . M . 2032 ; J . Spencer , S 23 ; J . AI . McLeod , Sec . R . M . I . B ., P . G . W . Derby ; H . VV . Dane , P . M . i 73 ; R . E . H . Goffin , P . M . 1572 ; C . H . Webb , P . M . 174 ; H . Tipper , P . AI . 1 S 5 ; W . J . Spratling , Sec . 2032 ; A . R . Layman , 1924 ; F . Barker , 503 ; C . E . Tinney , P . M .

j-jio ; A . Kenningham ; J . Gawthrop , l . G . 1706 ; and W . W . Lee , I . P . AI . 23 S 1 . After the opening of the lodge and the transaction of routine business , Bro . C . Purdon Clarke , CLE ., W . M ., said he wished to apologise for interfering in the regular course of the business of the evening for two reasons . In the first place his public duties had rendered it

impossible for him to _ give the necessary time to perfect himself in the installation ceremony , and Bro . Fairchild had therefore kindly consented to perform that work . Secondly he desired , on behalf of the brethren , to present to Bro . Fairchild , P . AI ., a testimonial to which they had subscribed , as some slight recognition of the very trreat regard and esteem they had for him . He felt that in

carrying out this pleasurable duty he ought to give some brief sketch of how that had comeabout . At thelast lodge meeting , for the first time for many years , the Secretary was obliged to leave them at the close of the ceremony . No brother had such a record of attendance as Bro . Fairchild , and they therefore took advantage of that opportunity , on the proproposal of Bro . Tickle , to hold an informal meeting ,

when it was not only agreed to present a testimonial , but it was subscribed for . It had been kept as a surprise for their Secretary who bad an intense dislike to anything irregular . He now asked Bro . Fairchild to accept this testimonial as a slight token from the brethren , and would further ask him not to make any reply now as an opportunity would be afforded him later in the evening . Bro .

J . Tickle , P . M ., Treas ., in supplementing the remarks of the W . M ., said they were anxious to make the presentation before Bro . Purdon Clarke left the chair . There had been several Secretaries of the lodge , the first being Bro . Terry who officiated for several years , and on his appointment as Secretary of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution , his services were recognised in a

substantial form . A good successor was found in Bro . Dr . Joseph Carpenter , well known in the world of letters and as a musical savant , whose efforts were also recognised . Bro . Fairchild had been with them £ 0 constantly that it was very difficult to find an opportunity to comment upon his merits . Bro . Fairchild was one of his Masonic sons , having been

initiated and passed by him , and raised by a Past Master of great eminence—Bro . Henry Alarston . It was delightful to see how the idea of a testimonial was accepted , and he could assure Bro . Fairchild that it was not only spontaneous , but every member gave ungrudgingly . As a Past Master and the Treasurer , he had pleasure in supplementing the remarks from the chair , and in trusting that the present

would prove to Bro . Fairchild , his good lady , and his children a thing of beauty and a joy for ever . As gratitude consisted of a lively sense of favours to come , they did not make the presentation as a sort of compensation for past services , but simply as a testimony of the high regard in which their Secretary was held by all the brethren , and , if possible , as some recompense for favours to come . Bro .

IJCO . E . Fairchild , P . M ., Sec , then assumed the chair , and installed Bro . A . Alonteith Webb as W . M . The impressive rendering of the ceremony was suitably referred to at a later stage of the proceedings , and Bro . Fairchild ' s elocutionary abilities received unanimous and hearty praise . Ine following- officers were invested : Bros . C . Purdon

Clarke , CLE ., I . P . M . ; H . Gillard Glindoni , S . W . ; J . : >¦ Mountford , J . VV . ; J . Tickle , P . AL , P . P . G . R . Middx ., Ireas . ; G . E . Fairchild , P . M ., Sec . ; R . Manuel , P . M ., " ¦ C . j P . B . Hollick , S . D . ; VV . Thomas , P . M ., ) . D . ; ;• Alliston , I . G . ; R . H . Blatchford , P . AL , T . G . Green , C . Sisterson , and J . T . H . Baily , Stwds . ; and T . Very , 'yler .

Lodge was closed , and an adjournment mide to Freemasons' Tavern , where an excellent banquet was well served in the Crown Room . The usual toasts , which followed , were interspersed with a selection of music by Bros . Geo . May , A . Kenningham , J- Gawthrop , S . Lehmeyer , C . E . Tinney , and Hy . 'Tipper ( silver bells ) .

Bro . C . Purdon Clarke , CLE ., I . P . M ., proposed " The Health of the Worshipful Master , " and said hc felt he had so much to say on the subject that perhaps the best course would be to be as brief as possible . During the past year 11 c « F ' ^ ' ) k * received such valuable assistance from «» S . W ., now their W . M ., that he felt he could not say

T ? , . an that a f ? ood s -w- would become a good Worshipful Master . Hc knew Bro . Alonteith Webb would not ¦ Pare any pains in endeavouring to make his year of oflice "he that would satisfy thc lodge , and advance its best interests in every way . The W . AL was well known to all of '" em , being one of the elder members of the lodge , and the -n , 1 ? J ? - mbers could not do better than follow his ex " iWur' Mr ,, these few words he gave them the health of we W . M . of the Urban Lodge .

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Bro . A . Monteith Webb . W . M ., said he felt overwhelmed , first by the knowledge of the very great responsibility of his high position , and secondly by the feeling that it might be possible for him to be very far below the mark of what he desired in the duties of the office . As they were assured of his anxiety to do his best , they would give him credit for the honest hope that he should be enabled to do so . He was sure he should be assisted by some of the most

zealous brethren he had ever met , and hoped they would be satisfied with the result . The W . M . then proceeded to propose "The Immediate Past Master , " and said their lodge had been honoured and graced in the occupancy of the chair by Bro . Purdon Clarke . Not only had that brother been a most genial and cordial Alaster , but they had the satisfaction of feeling also that they had been able to learn a great deal from him in

Alasonry , more than perhaps they could gather from any other source . There were few brethren who had occupied the chair of that lodge of more extensive attainments , for Bro . Purdon Clarke was an orientalist in a linguistic sense , a distinguished architect , and an archaeologist ; and added to that he was one ot the most humble , genial , and kindhearted men they could meet . The members would live in the hope that in after years they might have as distinguished

and as good Masters as Bro . Purdon Clirke to occupy the chair of K . S ., after he ( the W . AL ) had left it . He had the pleasant duty of presenting to the I . P . M . the Past Master ' s jewel voted by the lodge . Bro . C . Purdon Clarke , CLE ., I . P . M ., returned thanks , and remarked that if the W . AL had not proposed the toast , he would say the services he had rendered had been exaggerated . The responsibility of the Alastership of that

lodge was a great one . Theirs was a lodge with traditions , mainly connected with good oratory , especially at its foundation , when they numbered some whose names stood almost first on the stage at a period when the stage was something more than it was now . He had always felt that anyone occupying the chair should be able to take his part and do his duty in keeping up the reputation of the lodge for good speaking . He had been conscious that he was

not a good speaker , but he had been earnest about it and that had carried him through . He thanked them for the kind reception he had received . Bro . Rev . Dr . W . Thompson ( Rector of St . Saviours , Southwark ) , responded first for " The Visitors , " and said that he had not only experienced delight that evening , but instruction . He regretted he had not pursued his studies in Freemasonry but they would understand him when he

said he had been necessarily devoted to what , without any disrespect to Freemasonry , he might describe as the higher brotherhood . The splendid demonstration given by the Secretary of the manner in which a man is capable of using his voice and of his elocutionary powers was a pleasure to all . Another thing that impressed him was the magnificent loyalty which lay at the basis of English Freemasonry , and he could not help thinking that so long

as their Craft was based upon such principles it was bound to succeed . Bros . J . Stephens , Prov . S . G . D . Bucks ; Hart , H . W . Davie , P . M . ; Wood , P . P . S . G . D . Worcester ; R . E . H . Goffin , P . P . G . D . C ; H . Tipper , P . AL ; and Hughes , also replied . ' The Masonic Charities" was acknowledged by Bro . J . M . McLeod , Sec . R . AI . I . for Boys , in an effective speech , and Bros . Brav . P . AL . and Alanuel , P . AL . answered for

"The Past Masters . " " The Treasurer , Secretary , Wardens , and Officers " was next given , and replied to by Bro . J . Tickle , P . AL , Treas . Bro . G . E . Fairchild , P . M ., Sec , said he was pleased to believe that they had all spent an exceptionally pleasant evening , but the most uncomfortable brother for many hours had been himself . He could only regret that after

nine years' service he should be absent on one occasion , for had he been present he should have endeavoured to stop the suggestion made . They all knew his feelings , because some time ago it was suggested in a kindly manner to give him some recognition of his services , but he did not like that kind of thing . He had occupied the post of Secretary , and carried out the duties earnestly and sincerely , or had endeavoured to do so , and their acknowledgment as a

reward was quite sufficient . He exceedingly regretted he was not present to stop that testimonial . He was deeply sensible of the kindly and fraternal manner in which it was given , and accepted it in the same . He had been their Secretary for nine years , and little thought SDme few months ago he should be holding the office now . 'Their kind recognition would not get rid of him , however , but would be an earnest to go on in the future . He thought it was

somewhat unfair when the installation ceremony was to be performed to spring that surprise upon him . He believed he got through that ceremony fairly well , but he bare in mind the great example he had in the distinguished brother to whom reference had been made—Bro . Henry Alarstonwho performed the ceremony in that lodge for many years . He had the honour of being a pupil of that brother for three years , and any elocutionary

qualities he might possess were duetohim . Eighteen years ago he was initiated in ihe old St . John ' s Gate , Clerkenwell , by Bro . Tickle , who also passed him . Impressions were everything , for as their Alaster had aptly said in investing the Tyler , it was the impression which conveyed the idea of what Freemasonry was . He was impressed at his initiation and passing , but no one could be raised in a more admirable , Masonic , and sincere manner than he was by Bro .

Marston . He could not tay more than that so long as he had the honour of being Secretary , he would do all he possibly could to increase the prosperity and retain the dignity of the lodge . Bros . H . Gillard Glindoni , S . ' . V ., and J . S . Alountford , J . W ., responding , the latter referring to the services ol Bro . Alanuel , P . AI ., as Preceptor , to wnom he owed a debt of gratitude he could never repay . The Tyler ' s toast then closed the proceedings .

Kennington LOClge ( No . IJSI J . — Ihe installation meeting of this lodge attracted a urge number of brethren , on the 6 th inst ., at the Horns Tavern , Kennington Park . At the opening of the lodge the VV . M ., Bro . Alfred Lundie , was supported by Bros . | . N . Ilearn , S . VV . ; Geo . Millson , J . W . ; Geo . Everett , P . AL , P . G .

Treas ., Treas .,- W . Stuart , P . M ., Sec ; C . Colwell , S . D . ; R . B . Hopkins , Org . ; J . Dennis , P . AL ; R . Lingley , P . AL ; R . La Feuillade , P . AL ; W . VV . Westley , P . M . ; J . Cockburn , P . AL ; Capt . T . C . Walls , P . M ., G . Stwd . ; H . Higgins , P . AL ; H . F . Foale , P . M . ; C . H . Kiihlcr , P . AL ; and J . La Feuillade , P . AL Visitors :

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Bros . F . R . VV . Hedges , Secretary of the Royal Alasonic Institution for Girls , P . G . S . B . ; R . Salter , W . M . 79 ; F . Green , 1298 ; T . J . Hestor , S 62 ; C . Arnold , P . M . 16 79 ; E . Morgan , 1017 ; S . E . Cannon , 22 G 2 ; J . Hattersley , P . AI . 2262 ; VV . Barnfs , 1624 ; W . G . ' Cannon , W . M . 22 C 2 ; R . C . Davis , P . M . 22 GG ; W . A . Weeks , 15 S 5 ; E . Clare , S 65 ; H . T . Telling , W . M . 2-, 84 ; H . A . Huntley , 14 S 9 ; R . VV . Huntley , S . D .

14 S 9 ; J . P . Haddington , 1 S 3 ; H . VV . Clemow , P . M , 2262 ; j . Poulton , 22 G 2 ; H . Keep , P . AL 14 G 4 ; W . Webber , 19 S ; W . F . Gormmett ; A . Walker , 234 S ; B . P . Lucas , 1 745 ; W . Smith ; J . Pickering , 1539 ; C A . [ enkins , S 50 ; B . Lyons , 1349 ; J . Watkins , 901 ; A , Court , 1539 ; and W . VV . Lee , LP . ' AL 23 S 1 . After the confirmation of the minutes and other routine business , several brethren were advanced to the Second

and Third Degrees . Bro . J . N . Hearn was then presented as Master elect , and was installed into the chair in an impressive manner by Bro . Alfred Lundie . The following officers were appointed and invested : Bros . G . Millson , P . AL , S . W . ; C . Colwell , J . W . ; Geo . Everett , P . M ., P . G . Treasurer , Treas . ; W . Stuart , P . M ., Sec ; J . Barry , S . D . ; J . T . Parratt , J . D . ; C Chisholm , I . G . ; R . B . Hopkins , Organist ; T . Davies , Director of

Ceres . ; W . H . Wolsey , Stwd . ; and Reinhardt , Tyler . On the motion of Bro . Geo . Everett , P . M ., the sum of 15 guineas was voted from the lodge funds to the R . M . I , for Girls for which Institution the VV . M . is serving as Steward at the next Festival . A hearty vote of thanks was accorded Bro . A . Lundie , I . P . AI ., for his services as Installing Master .

The ledge was closed , and after a well served banquet the customary toasts were honoured . In proposing "The Grand Oilicers , " the VV . AI . congratulated the lodge on possessing two members of that distinguished body—Bros . Everett , P . G . Treas ., and Capt . Walls , G . Stwd . —and mentioned that they were also honoured that evening by the presence of Bro . Hedges , P . G . S . R .

Bro . Geo . Everett , P . G . Treas ., said that by the accident of Masonic rank rather than that of special fitness for the task , the duty very frequently devolved upon him of replying , and therefore he was only too glad to give preference to other Grand Officers who visited lodges with which he was connected . Bro . Hedges would have responded to the toast but for the fact that he would answer for the Alasonic Charities . The VV . AI . was good

enough to say the Grand Officers were a hard working body and that was particularly true of the Past Grand Treasurers . The brethren were always mindful that the Grand Treasurers were their representatives , and personally he felt it was to the brethren generally he owed his high position in the Craft . Bro , Capt . T . C . Walls , G . Stwd ., said he regarded it as an honour that the VV . AI . should couple his name ,

because exactly 20 years ago on an installation night in that lodge he first saw the light of Alasonry .. During that long period he had never been absent from a regular meeting . Bro . A . Lundie , I . P . M ., then gave "The Health of thc VV . AI ., " and said that Bro . Hearn and he had followed one another in school and in the lodge and it was therefore a great pleasure to him to have the honour of installing their

Alaster that day . In possessing such a capable Alaster they would have a happy and comfortable year of ollice , for Bro . Hearn would do the best he could to promote their happiness and comfort . As there were many speeches to follow he would simply ask them to drink with the greatest enthusiasm to the health of their W . AL Bro . J . H . Hearn , W . AL , who was heartily received , sincerely thanked the brethren for the cordial reception

given him as their W . AL He was very proud to be in that position and it would be his utmost endeavour to uphold the dignity and well being of the lodge to the best of his ability . He trusted that when his year of ollice expired they would be able to say he had earned their respect . Bro . F . R , VV . Hedges , Sec . R . M . I , for Girls , in response to the toast of " The Alasonic Charities , " said the three Institutions were doing a great and noble work . That

work was never more efficiently done than now , and had Bros . Terry and McLeod been present they would have thanked the brethren in far more eloquent terms than he could use for the support given those Institutions . Before he referred in detail to the Girls' School he would thank the W . AL most sincerely for his kindness in having undertaken to represent that lodge at the next festival , and the brethren for their grand vote passed in the lodge . That kind

contribution would be highly valued . There were 2 G 3 girls upon their books , and at the Cambridge Local Examinatons 1 S 92-1893 , 19 girls were sent up and all passed . Nine girls were sent to the music examination , under the auspices of the Royal College and Royal Academy , and all pissed , while at the College of Preceptors Examination last Christmas 41 were entered and only one failed . Unfortunately last year the Institution suffered from a severe epidemic of scarlet

fever , when 80 girls were laid lo . v , but they did nut lose a single case , which proved that all the girls had a thoroughly sound constitution . That epidemic caused heavy expenses of about Xi ' 5 , certain alterations in the junior school cost another jt . 400 , and an increase in -. he intinniry accommodation cost £ Cio ) . These were sufficient reasons why the brethren should sjppjrt the Worshipful Alaster ' s list . Bro . H . J . Telling , W . AI . 234 U , acknowledged "The

Visitors , " and Slid the newiy-iiisullej VV . AI . had given evidence tbat he would perform his duties ivith sitisfaciori to himself and credit to the lodge . The visitors had enjoyed themselves in tlv ; lodge and at the bmijuet tab ' . e , and these , combined with the excellent musical arrangements were more than one could expect . Bros . Cannjn , Hattersley , ami Clare , als > replied . The W . AL then proposed " The Installing . Mister and

Past Alasters . " Ot the Installing Alaster he would not say much , as they were all aware of his qualities . He had great pleasure in presenting Iiro . Lumlir , l . P . AL , with a Past Alaster's jewel , which had been voted by the lodge , and which he had so well earned . The Past . Masters were a good band of brothers , and were an example for younger Alasons to follow , lie should couple the name of Bro . La

Feuillade , I' . AL , who initiated him into Freemasonry . Bro . A . Lundie , I . P . AI ., said that in the first place he had to thank the W . AL for his kind remarks , and tne brethren for their reception of the toast . Tne work had been to him a labour of love . When he joined the lodge eight years ago he had a fixed determination to become VVorshipful Master as soon as he could . He found he had to go through various offices and learn something before then .