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102 , Palace Gardens Terrace , Kensington , W ., October 9 th , 1 S 9 6 . My dear BT > . Eve , I am extremely sorry to find myself quite unable to be present at the Ouarterly Court of the Governors and Subscribers of the R . M . I , for B ) ys to day , as 1 intended . I need hardly say that I fully agree with the Board of Management as to the acquisition of a new site . No one with the full knowledge of the

matter can doubt the wisdom of the step , while anyone with the medical exoerience of the health of boys—growing lads—that has fallen to my lot will assure your Board and the brethren generally of the necessity of removal sooner or later , let the cost be what it may . I trust , therefore , the report of the Board of Management will be received and adopted by a large majority . Believe me , yours very sincerely and fraternally , J AUEZ HOGG . V . W . Bro . Richard Eve , P . G . T ., & c .

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Lodge of the Marches , No . 611 . 'Ihe first regular meeting for the winter session took place in the Masonic Hall , Ludlow , on the 7 th inst ., when the W . M ., Bro . R . de C . Peele , Prov . G . Steward , was welcomed to the return to his duties after serious illness .

Bro . the Rev . S . H . Cubitt was invested as Chaplain . Since the last meeting , the senior member , Bro . Thomas Roberts , P . P . G . Reg ., having joined the Grand Lodge above , memorial orations were delivered by Bro . T . J . Salwey , P . P . G . W ., and Bro . the Rev . J- P . Cranstoun , P . P . G . Chap ., in accordance with the Worshipful Master's commands .

Kennington Lodge , No . 1381 . A meeting of this lodge was held at the Horns Tavern , Kennington Park , on the 6 th inst . Among those present were Bros . C . Colwell , W . M . ; Barry , S . W . ; Chisholm , l . W . j R- La Feuillade , P . M ., Treas . j J . N . Hearn , P . M ., Sec . j T . Davies , S . D . j A . H . Wolsey , J . D . j R . Hopkins , Org . j George Everett , P . M ., P . G . Treas . ; H . Himrins , P . M . j Capt . T . C . Walls , P . M ., P . G . S ., P . G . S . B . j C , H . Kohler , P . M .

Cockburn , P . M . j W . Westley , P . M . ; J . he Feuillade , P . M . j Dennis , P . M . ; H . F . Foale , P . M . j and Dr . Millsom , P . M . Among the visitors were Bros . Rolles , 733 ; Cates , 933 ; Wren , 1602 ; and Clayton , i 6 S 5 . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , Bro . C . J . Harris was passed to the Second Degree . Three petitions for relief from the widows of three deceased members after considerable discussion were postponed for further enquiries . The W . M . reported that in conjunction with the Masters of Nos . S 7 and 141 he had attended a meeting having for its object

the payment of the expenses of the funeral and the erection of a suitable memorial to ( he late Bro . W . Stuart , P . M . and _ Secretary . He asked for the approval of the lodge to sanction the payment of one-third of the cost . The matter was postponed till the next meeting . Several communications regretting inability to attend having been read , the lodge was cbsed . A banquet followed . Bro . G . Everett , P . G . Treas ., responded on behalf of " The Grand Officers " in happy terms . A few other toasts and replies followed , but as the hour was so late the remarks were necessarily brief .

The instrumental and vocal selections were but few , Bro . Hopkins , T . Davies , and Mr . Ganger were the only exponents , but their efforts were highly appreciated .

Islington Lodge , No . 1471 . The opening meeting of the season was held on Thursday , the 8 th instant , at the Cock Tavern , Highbury , the brethren present being Bros . D . C . Ritchie , W . M . ; A , Cox , I . P . M . ; E . 1 . Harrison , J . W . ; S . Napper , P . M ., Treas . ; E . Blinkhorn . P . M ., Sec . ; C . Isler , S . D . j C . Hirst , J . D , j W . Taylor , I . G . ; C . M . Coxon , P . M ., P . P . G . D . Herts , D . C . ; II . S . Trego , Org . ; F . W . White and G . E . Walker , Stewards j G .

Couchman , Tyler j R . Loomes , P . M . j H . B . Harding , P . M . j J . Johnson , J . R White , F . Cakebread , J . Lefever , D . C . Attwater , C . Weber , J . Amand , G . Yexley , J H . Thurman , W . F . Roberts , J . Jauncey , G . A . Hopkins , A . Pope , T . E . Newman , VV J . Birnes , A . Henning , W . Pannell , E . A . Wagstaff , E . H . Bury , T . Hinton , W . A Goring , F . Simmonds , L . Dantelsson , and T . A . Spotswood . Visitors : Bros . R . P

Upton , P . M . 1328 j R . Eddie , J . W . 742 j J . Petch , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B . Herts j A . Williams , 1584 ; V . J . R . Longman , J . W . 132 S j and J . R . Carter , J . D . 2501 . The minutes of the last meeting having been read and confirmed , Bros . Roberts and iauncey were raised to the Third Degree , and , after a suocessful ballot , Mr . Leonard 'anielsson was duly initiated . Two gentlemen were proposed as candidates for initiation , and the lodge was closed .

After an excellent dinner , provided by the new proprietor of the hotel , the usual toasts were proposed . ' Under Bro . Newman's direction a very entertaining programme was gone through , which consisted of songs by Bros . Isler , Goring , Amand , Attwater , Roberts , Upton , Harding , and a recitation by Bro . Coxon . The Tyler ' s toast and " Auld Lang Syne " closed the proceedings .

The Great City Lodge , No . 1426 . The installation meeting of this prosperous lodge was held at Cannon-street Hotel , on the 10 th inst . Among those present were Bros . Robert Brookman , W . M . j Frank L . Bailey , P . M . 16 7 , S . W . ; G . J . Mackenzie-Fraser , J . W . ; Fendick , Treas . ; J . K . Gwyn , P . M ., Sec . j Robert Lawson , S . D . ; J . H . Guyton , J . D . j James Boyton , B . C . ; Rhys Thomas , 1 G . ; V . Joy and W . Parton , Stewards ; R . Potter , P . M ., Jyler ; lj . T . Keene . P . M .: R . Greenimr . P . M .: I . Hill Hartland . T . Halliivell . F .

] arker , R . Simpson , A . F . Randell , G . W . Blackie , P . M . ; and N . B . Headon , P . M . Visitors : Bros . W . M . Stiles , P . G . Treas . ; F . R . W . Hedges , P . G . S . B ., Secretary R'M . I . G . ; C . Carton , J . W . 192 ; E . R . Evans , J . W . I 22 S ; E . Storr , P . M . 167 ; W . E . Lane , 1 G 7 ; H . Hibbert , 167 ; C . Ortner , 1920 ; W . Wilkinson , P . M . 16 7 ; I . C ' H . Humphreys , P . M . 167 ; E . Moss , P . M . 16 7 ; J . H . Milton , W . M . 2511 j K , J-Davis , 1426 ; C . H . Frey , 176 ; J . Ortner , 1767 ; T . B . Williams , 70 s ; T .

t ; eene , P . M . 77 , J . Hill , P . M . 4 S 3 ; W . Floyer , I . G . 24 G 0 J E . Jukesj D . C . 2460 ; U W . Saul , P . M . j J . Hallows , P . M . SO 1 ; A . Miieller , P . M . 1 G 7 ; W . Brookman , « 74 ; E . C . Lintoll , S . W . 1365 ; W . D . Church , P . M . 13 G 5 ; W . A . Smith , 22 S ; J . 'Jiprose , 957 j A . Model , D . C . 1572 ; F . J . Hunt , J . D . 194 ; T . W . Allsop , W . M . . - j ' , 192 ; James Speller , P . M . 16 G 7 ; J . C . Yates , P . M . 13 G 6 ; W . Lane , P . M . 1 G 3 S ; '; Cull , W . M . 129 S ; W . Shurmur , P . M . 2374 ; Mount Brown , P . M . 199 ; A . H . Uiurch , W . M . 1365 ; Thomas Hennah Mills , and others . The lodge was opened , and the minutes of the last meeting having been read *™ confirmed , the W . M . elect , Bro . Frank E . Bailey , P . M . 1 G 7 , was then presented ,

fo 1 . " " ' ° 'he chair by Bro . R . Brookman in a most impressive manner . T he "Mowing brethren were appointed and invested officers by the new W . M . for the ensu"fvear : Bros . R . Brookman , I . P . M . ; C . J . Mackenzie Fraser , S . W . j R . Lawson , » •;;•»_ Rev . R . J . Simpson , P . G . C , Chap . ; R . Fendick , P . M ., Treas . ; J . K . Gwyn , .. •'"•. Sec ; J . H . Guyton , P . M ., S . D . ; Rhys Thomas , J . D . j James Boyton , I . G . j and R i ? ' ' ' ; Edvvin Warenam , Org . ; W . Carton and A . F . Randall , Stewards ; ivii , ° " > P ' . M ., Tyler . The usual addresses were given by Bro . R . Brookman ¦ " marked effect , and he won for himself the hearty approval ot the brethren . The '" dee wao ti , o „ _ i ' j J rl

bri . r 1 ' > ant l uet followed , and the W . M . gave the customary loyal and Masonic toasts in , CI but happy terms . G . ' » responding lor " The Grand Officers , Present and Past , " Bro . W . M . Stiles , 'or ih ' asure ^ ' *" was received with great cheering , thanked the W . M . and brethren e Wiv in which h : was received . When running for the Grand Treasurership he

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had the support of several brethren of the Great City Lodge . They who happened to be within the circle of Grand Lodge knew how well each worked for the benefit of the Craft . It gave him the greatest possible pleasure to be with them and to have seen the ceremony so beautifully carried out by Bro . Brookman in installing his friend , Bro . Bailey , in the chair . Bro . Brookman , I . P . M ., proposed "The Health of theW . M ., " which was very warmly received . He said that in Bro . Bailey they would find a good man and true

Mason , one who had steadily worked himself up in the various offices and who had endeared himself to all the members of the Great City Lodge . He wished him health and plenty of work during his Mastership , and had therefore great pleasure in proposing the toast . The toast was drunk with true Masonic " fire . " Bro . Bailey , on rising , was received with loud applause , and , having thanked the I . P . M . and brethren for their kindness to him , said it was his earnest desire to discharge

the duties of the chair to the best of his ability . In submitting the toast of " The Installing Master , " Bro . Biiley said Bro . Brookman had been a great success as W . M . His work that night as Installing Mister wis excellent . They were proud of him , and he had therefore the greatest possible pleasure in presenting him with a handsome Past Master ' s jewel , voted unanimously by the brethren , and , in pinning it on his breast , he hoped that he might live many years to wear it as a memento of his year of office .

Bro . Brookman was received with loud cheers , and , in thanking the W . M . and brethren for their kindness shown him during his year of office , said the little he had done had been a labour of love . He had tried to do his best , and so long as he had health and strength he would do all he could for the benefit of the lodge . " The Visitors" was next honoured . Bros . T . B . Williams , 705 , N . Z . ; Storr , Milton , A . Church , and Diprose replied , each bearing testimony to the excellent working and the way they had been welcomed and entertained .

In giving " The Masonic Charities , the W . M . stated that he was going up for the " Girls , '' and he hoped to take up a list large in amount , and he urged the members to support him . _ He coupled with the toast the name of Bro . Hedges , Secretary Royal Masonic Institution for Girls , who had honoured them that night with his presence . Bro . F . R . W . Hedges , Secretary R . M . I . G ., who had a most enthusiastic reception , responded in a very eloquent speech , giving elaborate details of the working of the School ; and we venture to think and hope that the result of his oration will be that the W . M . ' s list for the Girls' School will be very much augmented in amount .

The W . M . proposed "The Past Masters , Treasurer , and Secretary , " and said as regards the Past Masters , they were so well known that no words of his were necessary to explain the splendid services they had rendered to the lodge . Bros . Blackie and Fendick suitably responded in well-chosen words . " The Officers " was duly honoured , and suitably responded to . The Tyler's toast brought to a close a very pleasant meeting . During the evening a choice selection of music was given by Bros . A . Wilson , F . Bailey , John Ortner , and A . Wilson .

Royal Leopold Lodge , No . 1669 . The members and visitors who attended the installation meeting of this lodge , held at the Surrey Masonic Hall , Camberwell , on the 5 th inst ., were rewarded by spending a pleasant and instructive evening . The retiring Master , Bro . J . S . Holliday , worthily completed a successful year of office by ably installing Bro . John Lecquire , who commenced his reign with " Hearty good wishes " and promises of support from officers and members . At the opening of the lodge , Bro . I . S . Hollidav , W . M ., was supported bv

Bros . J . Lecquire , S . W ., W . M . elect ; J . H . Austin , J . W . ; Bradley , P . M . j J . W . S . Tomkins , P . M ., Treas . j F . II . Bingham , Sec ; R . J . H . Eccles , S . D . ; G . Barson , J . D . ; A . Oliver , I . G . j F . A . Smith , P . M ., Organist ; H . J . Tomkins , C . W . Tomkins , and others . Visitors : Bros . S . A . Gould , 1949 ; J . G . Smith , P . P . S . G . D . Durham ; G . Lavington , P . M . S 57 ; M . Hickman , P . M . 22 S ; H . Cattermole , P . M . 1 S 39 ; T . J . Jones , 1446 ; W . E . Hill , 25 S 9 ; G . A . Boyes ; G . Sme-don , 1321 ; W . Englefield , P . M . 1321 ; D . Sparrow , I . P . M . 14 S 9 J J . P . Meyrick , I . G . 2146 ; E .

Wells , 1381 ; G . R . Langley , P . P . G . D . Middx . ; the Rev . W . Russell Finlay , S . W . 2182 j E . M . Woods j W . W . Lee , P . M . ; and others . After the minutes had been confirmed , Messrs . R . J . White and J . Warriner , Mus . Doc , were impressively initiated into Freemasonry , and Bro . VV . Lucas , P . M ., wasunanimously elected a joining member . The principal ceremony of the evening was then proceeded wilh , and Bro . John Lecquire , having been presented as W . M . elect , was installed into the chair of R . S . by Bro . J . S . Holliday , P . M ., who rendered the ritual in

excellent style . The following officers were appointed and invested , Bros . J . H . Austin , S . W . ; R . J . II . Eccles , J . W . ; J . W . S . Tomkins , P . M ., Treas . j F . H . Bingham , Sec . j , G . Barson , S . D . ; A . Oliver , J . D . ; B . J . Burrows , I . G . j F . A . Smith , P . M ., Org . j H . J . Tomkins , D . C . ; A . VV . Barr and C . W . Tomkins , Stwds . ; and R . F . Potter , P . M ., Tyler . The W . M . in presenting Bro . Holliday , I . P . M ., with a handsome Past Master's jewel , added a few hearty words of congratulation , and referred to the

excellent work witnessed in the lodge during the past year . The I . P . M . tendered sincere thanks , and assured the brethren that the work had been a labour of love . The resignation of Bro . Newington Bridges , P . M ., who was the first W . M . of the lodge , was received with profound regret , and he was unanimously elected an honorary member as a mark of the esteem in which he is held by every member of the lodge . Lodge was closed and the brethren adjourned to banquet .

In the proposition of the usual toasts which were subsequently given , brevity was the order ot the evening , owing to the lateness of the hour , and the excellence of the musical programme . Bro . J . S . Holliday , I . P . M ., said it was his privilege and pleasure to bring before them the toast of "The Health of their esteemed W . Master . " Some 14 years ago Bro . Lecquire was initiated by the late Bro . Jarman , who had now joined the majority , and had served every office . During that time their W . M . had gained the estesm of

every brother in the lodge , and had now been installed into the chair of K . S . —the highest position they could conter upon him . They all knew him to be well deserving of it , and sincerely congratulated him , hoping he would have a good , full year of work . The members would support him in all his work and in all his undertakings , being convinced they would be laudable . They wished their W . M . a happy and pleasant year of office , and would do all in their power to bring about that desirable result .

Bro . John Lecquire , W . M ., who was heartily received , said : I will not take up your time by any lengthy remarks , as we can be better employed in listening to the music . The I . P . M . was kind enough to propose my health in flittering terms , and you have cordially received it . I hope we shall have a good year , and I am certain that the officers and brethren will give me all the assistance in their power . 1 shall do my utmost to carry out the duties of the lodge , and if I can onl y follow in the footsteps of the outgoing Master , even in a small way , i shall be pleased in doing so . I thank you one and all most sincerely for your kindness .

The W . M ., in proposing "The Health of the I . P . M ., " said he could scarcely add anything to his previous remarks in the lodge . The brethren had seen the way in which the work had been done during the past year and were unanimous in their opinion that Bro . Holliday had been an honour to the lodge and one of their best Past Masters . Bro . J . S . Holliday , I . P . M ., returned sincere thanks , and said it was about 1 . 5 years since he joined the lodge , in which he had found many friends . It had been his

privilege to go through each office and to have passed the chair , and it had always given him satisfaction to do his utmost for the lodge . He thought the pirt song , '' Au ' . umn , " was particularly appropriate to Past Masters , because when they reached thU stage they had to a certain extent done their work , but he hoped it had not lead to a " winter of coldness , " either for the W . M . or themselves . As he had said before , he hoped to be spared for many years to wear the jewel presented to him and attend the lodge and render whatever assistance he could .

The W . M . next proposed " The Initiates , " and said he had no doubt the brethren introduced that evening would prove an honour and credit to the lodge . They had both gone through the ordeal in a quiet , gentlemanly manner , and he hoped they would persevere , and that when they became Master Masons they would continue to act up to the tenets of Freemasonry . They would never be the worse for Freemasonry , but on the contrary , if they acted up to its teachings , they would be better men and better citizens .

Bro . R . J . White said he could not do better than follow the quotation— " brevity is eloquence , " and simply thank them very much , and assure them that he intended to try and become a good Mason .