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Bro . J . Warriner , Mus . Doc , said he was glad to have joined their excellent Institution , as he had always felt every good mon should do so . I le had looked forward to it wilh temerity , but had enjoyed the whole ceremony , which was most impressive . He had spent an extremely pleasant evening , and hoped to enjoy many more in their company . In submitting "The Visitors , " the Worshipful Master made kindly reference to each brother present . 1 le thanked Bro . Hickman , as Pier . cptor of a lodge of instruction , for his kind and useful assistance . They all knew Bro . G . R . Langlev , whose work wasSof such an excellent nature , and whom no brother could excel in well-doing .

Bros . H . Cattermole , P . M ., and M . Hickman , P . M ., replied in cordial and appreciative terms . Bro . Bradley responded as the senior P . M ., lor " The Past Masters , " and said he regretted to miss the kindly features of Bro . Newington Bridges , who was the first Master of the lodge . Bro . J . W . S . Tompkins , P . M ., Tre 3 s ., replied for " The Treasurer and Secretary , " and in reference to the W . M . ' s kindly remarks as to his work , said it had been a labour of love . If he could in the fuiure excel what he had done in the past he would be repaid by kindly allusions such as had been made by the W . M .

Bro . F . H . Bingham , Sec , said his work , unlike that of the other ofii' -ers , was not done in the full sight of the members , but he was glad to find it was appreciated . "The Officers " was given , and responded to by Bro . J . II . Austin , S . W ., who assured the newly-installed W . M . of the earnest support of all the members . Bro . Potter , P . M ., then gave the Tyler ' s toast , which concluded a meeting in every way worthy of the lodge , and one which gave the greatest satisfaction and enjoyment to members and visitors aline .

Under the direction of Bro . Selwyn Davies a charming programme of musicwas arranged , in which the following artistes assisted : Miss Winifred Grant , Bros . Colin Brindley , Sidwell Jones , and Adolph Fowler , and Mr . Vernon Grant .

Strand Lodge , No . 19 S 7 . There is no doubt that Bro . VV . S . Hooper is a well-known and popular member of the Craft , and if this admission required any corroboration it was afforded by the enthusiastic reception which he had on being installed W . M . of this lodge on Thursday , the Sth inst ., at the Criterion , Regent-circus . There were present Bros . Walter Mcrrett , W . M . j W . S . Hooper , S . W ., W . M . elect ; W . Harbert , J . W . ; J . Willing , P . M ., . Treas . ; W . M . Stiles , P . M ., P . G . Treas ., Sec . ; VV . Rapley , S . D . ; G . P . Channing ,

I . G . j E . L . Campbell , D . C . j J . N . Hare-and J . E . Thomas , Stewards ; J . R . W . Soper , Org . ; E . N . Dale , P . M . j F . Jackson , P . M . ; C . J . Taylor , P . M . ; E . Evans , I . P . M . ; A . Romans , VV . D . Nott , W . J . Mansell , R . L . Warner , W . G . W . Cbailice . F . Burman , J . Williams , A . L . Gieve , A . Sparks , H . A . Campbell , T . Welham , A . H . Wesfcolt , L . E . Thurlow , W . E . Houghton . A . A . Wilson , J . T . Smi : h , VV . J . Welch , R . C . I ees , F . H . Bowater , R . Whiting , P . M ., Tyler ; and others . The visitors were Bros . Will E . Chapman , A . G . D . C ; VV . A . Scurrah , G . Std . Br . ; J . W . Gieve , P . G . Treas . Hants ; J . A . Harrison , W . M . 24 SS ; T . Jefferies , W . M . 1741 ;

' Orlton Cooper , P . M . 211 ; W . E . Clifford , I . P . M . 24 SS ; J . H . Wildash , P . M . 1 G 62 ; F . Dangetfield , P . M . 12 G 0 ; H . J . Clipperton , P . M . 50 S ; W . ] . W . Beard , P . M . ; B . Kauffmann , P . M . 1732 ; J . H . Hawkins , P . M . 24 SS ; J . C . Fremgley , P . M . 245 ; C . F . Browne , P . M . Si ; John Foss , J . W . 24 SS ; VV . j . Holmes , J . W . I'jS ; T . Fraser , 24 SSJ A . T . White , 1 G 70 ; G . A . Fischer , 1227 ; H . W . Well ? , 206 ; J . B . Hasker , 252 S ; L . VV . Harris , S . D . 24 SS ; G . A . Lansdown , 132 S ; II . Beard . 122 S ; C . Marsh Denison , 77 S ; F . W . Williamson , 1910 ; A . Hills , 2363 ; C A . C . Hill , 503 ; A . H . Dabbs , C . Good , 30 ; and R . T . West , 1744 .

The minutes of the last lodge meeting having been read and cmdrmed and the Auditors' report received and adopted , the W . M . elect , Bro . W . S . Hooper , wis then presented by Bro . VV . M . Stiles , P . G . Treas ., and installed into the chair by Brj . VV . Meirett in a most able and praiseworthy manner . The new W . M . appointed and invested the following as his officers for the ensuing year : Bros . W . Harbert , S . W . ; W . Rapley , J . W . ; James Willing , P . M ., Treas . ; VV . M . Stiles . P . G . Treas ., Sec . ; G . P . Channing , S . D . ; I . E . Thomas , I . D . ; I . R . VV . Soper , I . G . ; E . Lane

Campbell , D . C . ; J . N . Ha'e , J . T . Buston , T . Welham , and J . T . Smith , Stwds . ; and R . Whiting , P . M ., Tyler . Bro . Walter Mcrrett gave the customary addresses with marked effect , for which he received the hearty congratulations of the brethren . The Worshiplul Matter rose and said his first official act was a very pleasing one—to present to ihe I . P . M ., Bio . Walter Meriett , a Past Master ' s jewel as a small token of their esteem and the regard they felt towards him , as no Master of the lodge had ever done better or had been moie conscientious , and his happy year of office would long be

remembered . Bro . Walter Mcrrett acknowledged the jewel in brief but suitable terms . It bore the following inscription : "Presented to Bio . Walter Mcrrett , P . M ., by the Strand Ledge , No . 19 S 7 , as a mark of esteem and in recognition of his able and valued services as W . M , 18 95-9 6 . " The W . M . afterwards initiated Messrs . Jcseph Wciner , Otto Luer , Charles Waltei Snell , Charles Edward Bales Kibblewnite , and T . V . Bowater—in all five initiates . Bro . Hooper ' s working of the ritual was performed in a manner that was perfect , and it

proved beyond doubt that the members had elected a most comuetet . t ruler . Three gentlemen were pre posed for initiation at the next mieling , and other business was transacted , after which the lodge was closed . There was plenly of work for an installation meeting , but the W . M . and the officers were equal to the occasion . A supeib banquet followed , which fully maintained the reputation of the manager , Bro . Mantell , and it was well served . The menu and programme were adorned with capital portraits of tre W . M . and the two Wardens .

After full justice had been done to this part of Ihe proceedings , the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were honoured in an adequate manner . In submitting the toast of " The Grand Officers , Present and Past , " the W . M . stated that they were all worthy brcthers , and many of them hard working Masons . It was his pleasuic to couple with the toast the names of Bros . Will E . Chapman , A . G . D . C , and W . A . Scurrah , G . Std . Br ., who had honoured Ihe lodge with theii attendance that evening .

Bio . Will E . Chapman , A . G . D . C , said it was a great privilege and pleasure to respond to Ihe toast of "The Grand Officers . " He could not have attended anywhere better than the installation cf Bro . Hooper , and he congratulated the lodge in having in their W . M . such a good fellow , a splendid Mason , and an excellent worker of the ritual . Bro . VV . A . i- ' currab , G . Sid . Br ., also responded , eulogising the great sen ices tendeied by Bro . Lord Lalhom to the Craft . The majority of the Grand Officers were aidcnt woikeis , and rot Iheoinarr . cnls as scire supposed they were . He was proud to be a Grand Officer , and he should always do his utmost for Masonry in the future , as he hcicd he had dene in lie past , wheiever he might be .

Bro . Walter Meriett , I . P . M ., said it was indeed a pleasure to him to have the privilege cf proposing the next and most important toast of the evening , " The Health of the Worshipful Master . " In their choice they paid a worthy Mason a well-deserved compliment , and he was certain that during his year of office he would uphold in every way the high liaditions of that his mother ledge , and continue to show by good work that the

confidence then reposed in him was well placed . He felt sure that he was expressing the sentiments of every biother present that he would be favoured with the health and strergth r . cccssary lo carry out with the ability he possessed the onerous duties of his honourable position . T he toast was received with much enthusiasm , and

Bro . W . S . Hooper , W . M ., on rising to respond , had a hearty reception . He thanked Bro . Mertctt ( or tits kind remarks , and the members for their Haltering icccplion . In laking the Mastership cf that important lodge , he knew he was undertaking a great responsibility , but still he would do his very best to maintain the good repulation of Ihe lodge in which he was initiated 10 years aj ; o , and it had been a happy time for him .

ln proposing Ihe toast ol "The Initiates , " the Worshipful Maslcr stated that he was honoured to have live initiates al his installation . 'They had paid great attention lo the ceremony of their initiation , that he thought they would know more of them , but if they acted up to what they were taught in Masumy , it could not but make them Letter

men . Bro . T . V . Bcwater responded . He said it was a great pleasure and honour to him to be allowed to be a Mason . He hoped to linn out a worthy member of the Craft and lo have good health and strength to attain some day llie post ol Worshipful Master . Bro . J . Wciner said he was happy he was elected , and trusted to do everything to make him a gocd Mason . Bro . C W . Small slated that afler the eloquent speeches of Hie oilier initiates it left him but little to say , but he hoped to warrant everything the W . M . had said of the initiates .

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Bro . Otto Luer also responded . Bro . C E . 15 . Kihblewhite said lhat I c u-.-s ileeply grateful to the members fo having admitted him as a m-mber , and he hop * el always to be a credit to the lodge , , J that they would never regret having made him a Freemason . In giving " 'The Installing Master and Past Masters , " the Worshipful Master staled that they were all good men and true . Bro . Merrett had performed the installation ceremony in a splendid manner , and he was glad to have been installed by so worth y a brother . He mentioned all the other Past Masters by name , who were all . good felloivs but ( heir pond looks spoke for themselves . » '

Bro . Walter Mcrrett , I . P . M ., said he was at a loss to find words to adequately express the gratitude he felt for Ihe reception they had given him that evening and for the complimentary remarks the W . M . had made with respect to his year ' s work ami duty as Installing Master . It had been to him a labour of pleasure and what had been said fully repaid him for whatever trouble and anxiety there was naturally attached to the office of Master of such an influential lodge as that , and now that he had left the chair it would be his constant endeavours lo advance its best interests to the best of 1 , ;^ power . He again thanked them for the very handsome jewel which would always remind him of that eventful vcar of his life and its most uleasant associations .

Bros . W . M . Stiles , P . M ., P . G . Tress . ; E . N . Dale , P . M . ; H . S . Foster , « P . M . and F . Jackson , P . M ., also acknowledged the toast in a manner that would be impossible to be briefer . Bro . C . J . Taylor , P . M ., said they would have a happy time during the Worshi pful Master ' s reign and he would make a splendid ruler .

The Worshipful Master proposed " The Visitors , " remarking what mere could he say in support of Ihe toast than was on the programme— " To one and all of you we bid a hearty welccme . " The lodge was well known for its hospitality , and he was honoured by having so many visitors at his installation , and hoped to see them there again on many occasions . He associated with the toast the names of Bros . T . Jefferies , W . M 1744 ; John A . Harrison , W . M . 24 SS ; and J . H . Wildash , P . M . 1622 .

In response , Bro . T . Jefferies said that the visitors had had a splendid treat buth in the lodge and at the banqueting table . Bro . John A . Harrison congratulated the W . M . on his excellent working . It was certainly trying for a Master when just installed to have five initiites , and the way he had got through the heavy work was wonderful ; but he knew he would be able to do everything in the ritual , and at the end of his year of office , he had not the sli ghtest doubt , that he would leave the chair with the greatest credit to himself . Then as to the I . P . M ., he thought they were all agreed that he had done his work as Installing Master exceedingly well .

Bro . J . IT . Wildash , P . M ., also responded . He cmgratulatcd the initiites on bein 1 initiated in a lodge with such good traditions , an 1 who hid fir ore of its members a Past Grand Treasurer . The W . M . was only a young man , but few could work the ceremonies as he could . The Worshipful Master gave ' The Treasurer and Secretary , " remirking that Ihey were always " Willing" to do everything in the best o' " Stiles . " The Treasurer , Bro . Willing , was the father of the lodge , and it was a great pleasure to him to do anything to promote its interests . The Secretary , Bro . W . M . Stiles was , as they all knew ,

a very modest man , but no one was more esteemed , as he was always ready to give advice , and what the lodge would do without him he did not know . Bro . VV . M . Stiles , P . M ., P . G . Treas , Sec , on rising to respond , wis enthusiastically received . He said that Bro . Willing had gone , and it fell to his lot to respond for the two . He had been connected with the lodge from its consecration , and it was well - known as a Bohemian lodge , where they did as they liked ; they were more like a happy family party , and were always convivial , and he was proud tJ be the Secretary of such an important lodge .

The Worshipful Master proposed " 'The Officers , " and said the toast was one of the last , but certainly not the least . The officers he had appointed were of the best , and with their great assistance he felt that everything would go on in the right direction . He made special reference to Bro . Lane Campbell , D . C , who was ever ready to do anything when called upon , and to Bro . J . N . Hare , who had held the office of

Steward for many years , and it would be impossible to have a better . The toast was acknowledged in some good speeches from riros . W . Harbert , S . W . ; VV . Rapley , J . W . ; G . P . Channing , S . D . ; J . E . Thomas , J . D . ; J . R . W . Soper , I . G . ; E . Lane Campbell , D . C . ; and J . N . Hare and T . Welham , Stwds . The Tyler ' s toast terminated a very pleasant and happy evening , and the W . M . is to be congratulated on the great success of the gathering .

The musical arrangemenls were' under the able direction of Bro . Richard Warner , assisted by Mr . Alfred A . Hurley , Mr . Frank Lynne , Professor Harcourt ( a clever prestidigateur ) , Miss Ruth Davenport , Miss Lily Warren , Miss Rose Verdic , and the Queen's Glee Singers , but a word of praise is due to Professor Harcourt for his performance and to Miss Rose Verdie , who rendered her songs , including a well deserved errcore , with much ability . The portrait of Brr . VV . S . Hooper , the W . M ., appears in our Por ' rait Gallery of this issue .

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Selwyn Chapter , No . 1901 . The installation meeting of this nourishing chapter took place at the Montpelier Hotel , Choumert-road , Peckham , on Thursday , the Sth inst . Present : Comps . C . II . Stone , M . E . Z . ; B . Morgan , IT ., M . E . Z . elect ; Wm . Wills , J ., H . elect ; Wm . Beecroft , J . elect ; VV . IT . Hook , P . Z ., Treas . j T . Grummant , P . Z . ; J . Lightfoot ,

P . Z . ; E . Gauntlett , P . Z . ; R . VVeddall Thomas , P . S ; C . A . Adams , ist A . S . ; IJ . Cornford , 2 nd A . S ., Thomas Bowler , Janitor ; 1 . Austin , H . Hayivard , h . Aggleton , II . C . Turner , F . Pow , and Hy . Mills . Visitors : Comps . IT . T . Telling , M . E . Z . 21 S 2 ; W . J . Kipp ? , Org . 79 ; J . H . Witty , 1275 ; W . J . Alford , late 1901 ; VV . T . Snell , 121 G ; and E . A . Rice , late 1 G 22 .

The minutes of the previous convocation having been read and confirmed , a ballot was taken for Bro . IT . C Turner ,-P . M . 1 GG 2 , for exaltation , which proving unanimous , he was exalted very impressively by the M . E . Z ., Comp . C H . Stone , the lectures bsinjr rehearsed in a faultless manner by Ihe respective Principals . Comp . C H . Stone then installed Comp . B . Morgan as M . E . Z . j Comp . Morgan installed Comp . W . Wills as H . ; and Comp . T . Grummant , P . / ., installed Comp . Wm . Beecroft as J . The ViX . itinvested his officers for the ensuinir year as follows : Comps . W . IT . Hook , P . Z ., Treas . ;

C II . Stone , P . Z ., S . E . ; T . Grummant , P . Z ., D . C . j R . W . Thomas , S . N . ; C . A . Adams , P . S . ; A . H . Fraser , ist A . S . ; F . E . Pow , 2 nd A . S . ; and Thos . Bowler , Janitor . The balance-sheet was presented by the Auditor , Comp . J . Austin , which was received and adopted , and showed the chapter to be in a healthy state of finance . Letters of congratulation to the M . E . Z . were read from Comps . Walter Davies , P . ' and A . H . F ' raser , both of whom were unable to attend through business engagements . The business of the convocation ended , the chapter was closed .

the companions adjourned to an excellent banquet , supplied by Comp . V . t » lolv ' the proprietor , in his usual capital style . 'The cloth removed , the M . E . Z . gave the customary loyal and Royal Arch toasls with great cordiality . The M . E . Z . gave "The Pro G . Z ., G . I I ., and G . J ., " and said they were excellent companions , as all those whu were permitted to attend Grand Chapter would bear testimony to .

Comp . C . II . Stone , LP . / .., next presented the toast of " The M . E . Z ., " rcmarUinf . upon the lapid advancement he had made to the chair of M . E Z . Circumstances over which several companions had no control had caused that , and now that the M . E . Z- «»¦; in that exalt .. d position he had fully justified the selection of the companions both in <"' rendering of the installation ceremony and symbolical lecture , and also the investrtu ' of officers . The I . P . Z . thanked the M . E . Z . for the honour of exalting bis old I IK ^' Bro . II . C Turner , and hoped the companions would introduce some worthy brethren , so that theM . E . / . might still further show his capabilities . He asked the cjiiip " "

dunk the toast most cordially . . , In reply , the M . E . Z . thanked the companions for such a greeting and the m « allusions made by Comp . Stone . It had been his endeavour 111 the mother lodge carry out hisduties as perfectly as possible when W . M ., and . now holding the honoura" - ^ position of First Principal in the chapter his whole energy in rendering the sple"