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Williamson , J . W . 2427 ; and W . W . Lee , W . M . 1 S 07 , P . M . 2381 . Lodge was opened , and Bros . G . T . Carree , P . D . Millen , and E . VV . T . Rogers were passed to the Second Degree . Bro . J . H . Rutherglen was then presented as W . M . elect , and was duly installed by Bro . Rogers , I . P . M . The following officers were appointed : Bros . G . A . Williams , S . W . ; I . M . Huish , J . W . j S . H . Parkhouse , P . M .,

Treas . ; Reuben C . Green , P . M ., Sec ; Rev . P . M . Holden , Chap .: H . Foskett , S . D . ; J . French , J . D . ; K . M . Lander , P . M ., D . C .: W . H . Wadham , I . G . ; C . A . Sanger , Org . ; VV . R . Hutton , A . D . C ; J . S . Adkins , P . M ., and H . Hart , Stwds . ; and Bull , Tyler . A notice of motion was given to vote 20 guineas to the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution , after which the lodge was closed . An excellent banquet was followed by the usual toasts .

In proposing "The Grand Officers , " the W . M . alluded in cordial terms to the presence of Bro . Geo . Read , who had by bis services to the Craft well deserved Grand office . They were proud of the fact that a member of one of their local lodges had been advanced to high office . Bro . Geo . Read , G . Std . Br ., said he responded with pleasure , and also with some amount of pride . He was in a position to speak of the Past Grand Officers , as few men

had greater opportunities of knowing what they had done for the Craft . Having been a member of the Board of General Purposes and Board of Benevolence for many years , he knew that some officers devoted a large poition of their time and abilities to carry on the work of Grand Lodge . Personally , he thanked the W . M . for his kind remarks . He had been connected with many brethren in this lodge ever since its formation , and acknowledged with

deep feelings of gratitude that to one of the most important members—Bro . Parkhouse , P . M . —he owed in some measure the fact that he now wore the purple . He had been overwhelmed with congratulations since his appointment , and it was gratifying to know it had been so exceedingly popular . "The Health of the W . M . " was next given by the I . P . M ., who said that Bro . Rutherglen , would prove a good Master , and was undoubtedly the right man in the

right place . From what they had seen that night there was no doubt the W . M . was anxious to do his work well , and that the members would be sorry to lose him at the end of trie year . In conclusion , he wished the W . M . as successful a year as the past one had been . Bro . J . H . Rutherglen , W . M ., returned thanks from the bottom of his heart for the kind manner in which the toast had been received . It was a great gratification to him to

find that , short as his office had been , it had commended itself to so great an authority as the I . P . M . He hoped that at the end of his year they would be able to say , " Well done , at least you have done your best , and brought no discredit on the lodge . " Two months ago when he was elected he told them that his public duties were so heavy that he was doubtful whether he c"uld give the time , but they were kind enough to overlook that probable fault , and

were anxious that he should take the chair . It was not in mortals to command success , but he hoped to deserve it . He was gratified as an humble member to fill the chair of his mother lodge , and beyond that his ambition did not extend . It was nearly 17 years since he was initiated , and the Great Architect had dealt very kindly with him in his mundane affairs , health and happiness . As long as he was spared to be with them he would never forget their kind

reception of him , and his installation would always remain a red letter day in his memory . " The Visitors" was replied toby Bro . Johnson , W . M . Creaton Lodge , Franklin ( Morning Dawn Lodge , Frankfort ) ; Robinson , Weaver , and J . ) . Thomas , P . M . The W . M . then proposed "The I . P . M ., " and said he wished to add his testimony to those who had referred to the admirable manner in which the installation ceremony

was performed . The LP . M . 's excellent delivery , and mode of rendering the ritual , _ had been shown during the past year , as well as his lavish hospitality to the lodge . The members in their individual capacity had thought it right to recognise his great services in a manner more suitable than the mere formal recognition of a Past Master ' s jewel . They therefore wished him to accept a handsome illuminated address , and also a small souvenir for Mrs . Rogers , of their

silver wedding which they had recently celebrated . He ( the W . M . ) would have the pleasure of presenting the lodge ' s own gift in the form of a Past Master' jewel , and would then ask two other brethren to make the other presentations . Bro . S . H . Parkhouse , P . M ., Treas ., presented the illuminated address , in which the members desired to oiler " their most sincere and hearty congratulations , for the able

and successful manner in which he had presided over the lodge during the past year , " and testified to his " zeal and ability in the discharge of his office . " Bro . E . M . Lander P . M ., D . C , asked Bro . Rogers , to accept a ring for Mrs . Rogers bearing the inscription : " Presented to Mrs . Rogers by the members of the Earl of Carnarvon Lodge , Nov ., 1 S 94 . " Bro . E . Rogers , I . P . M ., P . G . Std . Br ., in returning

thanks said he could not find words to adequately thank them for their handsome presents . There was no doubt that ever since he was first initiated he had taken a great interest in that successful lodge . He had had the pleasure of visiting a large number of lodges , and must say he was always at home in this lodge . There were so many members whom he met in every day life , and who would always say : " Hail ! well met . " In the lodge he had met

some of the best friends of his life , and it had always been a source of pleasure to attend the meetings . No words he could use would repay those who had taken the trouble to initiate the movement that evening . The Past Master ' s jewel he thanked them for sincerely , and could fairly say he had done his best for the welfare of the lodge . The testimonial would be a pleasant reminder of a very successful and pleasant year of office . Then came the

most difficult , but the most pleasant part of his responsethat of thanking them , on behalf of his wife , for the kind present associated with her name . It was a most beautiful ring , and he congratulated the brethren on their choice . He knew his wife would be delighted and appreciate their kindness . He thanked them for the kind support given

during his year , and could only wish that the present W . M . would have as pleasant and enjoyable a term of office . Other toasts were given before the proceedings terminated . Under the direction of Bros . Kift and C . Sanger , Org ., the following artistes assisted in the musical programme : Miss Ada Paterson , Madame Edna Riga , Bros . Arthur Strugnell and Lieut . T . VV . Heath .

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BeaCOIlSfield Lodge ( No . 1662 ) . —The installation meeting was held at the Chequers Hotel , Highstreet , Walthamstow , on Tuesday , the 6 th inst ., when there were present Bros . H . Ffrench Bromhead , P . M ., P . P . G . Supt . of Wks . Essex , W . M . ; H . C . Turner , S . W ., W . M . elect ; T . Franklin , P . M ., Treas . ; James Pinder , P . M ., P . P . G . Treas . Essex , Sec ; G . Kebble , S . I ) . ; VV . J . Short , I . D . ; F . Kebbell , I . G . ; W . C . Cane , Steward ; Marx

Gross , Tyler ; G . W . Fenner , P . M . ; T . Probert , P . M . ; VV . Harris , P . M . ; J . H . Wildash , P . M . ; H . Hallows , P . M . ; W . West , R . VV . Pettit , H . jarrett , H . J . Davis , F . R . Kidman , G . E . Hayles , W . A . Sims , VV . Gower , T . Maynard , W . J . Garrard , F . J . Short , G . Smith , G . VV . Lefevre , and G . N . Alexander . Visitors : Bros . G . T . Peall , W . M . 2361 ; E . Daniel , S . W . 2411 ; F . Dunstan , P . M . 1326 ; J . Wilson , P . M . 2501 , P . P . G . Supt . of Wks .

Essex ; A . G . Hopkins , 1 S 1 C ; N . Eustace , 2374 ; C . H . Dunbar , Chap . 2374 ; J . Ramsay , S 71 ; G . VV . Niblett , 1622 ; G . A . Rice , j . W . 1320 ; VV . Womack , 134 S ; VV . S . Hooper , J . W . 19 S 7 ; T . H . Lloyd , A . D . C 2374 ; T . S . Goddard , 159 S ; Thomas R . Cass , W . M . 1320 ; and Charles H . Stone , l . P . M . 507 . The lodge having been opened , the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . Bros . Kidman

and Sims were passed in excellent style by the W . M ., who also initiated Mr . G . W . Lefevre very impressively . The auditors' report ^ was received and adopted , which shows a substantial sum in the hands of the Treasurer . Bro . C . H . Stone , who acted as D . C , next presented Bro . H . C Turner , W . M . elect , to Bro . H . F . Bromhead , W . M ., to receive at his hands the benefits of installation , which was carried out very efficiently . Bro . H . C Turner , W . M .,

invested his officers as follows : Bros . H . F . Bromhead , I . P . M . ; G . Kebble , S . W . ; W . J . Short , J . W . ; F . franklin , P . M ., Treas . ; J . Pinder , P . M ., Sec . ; F . Kebble , S . D . ; W . C . Lane , J . D . ; T . Maynard , I . G . ; E . Alexander , D . C . ; H . C . Davis , Org . ; W . J . Garrard , VV . H . Jarrett , and F . J . Shcrt , Stwds . ; and M . Gross , Tyler . The addresses were ably rendered by the Installing Master .

The lodge being closed , the brethren adjourned to an excellent banquet supplied by the worthy host . The cloth removed , the VV . M . presented the loyal and Masonic toasts in commendable terms , which were most loyally received . That of " The Grand Officers " received its mead of praise , the VV . M . remarking the pleasure it gave all those who were privileged to attend Grand Lodge to witness their ungrudging labours in the interests of tne

Craft . Bro . Bromhead next gave the toast of the evening , that of "The W . M ., Bro . Turner , " whom he had initiated into Freemasonry , and now had the privilege of installing . He had filled every office in the lodge with the greatest credit . The W . M . had been known to him for many years in business , which proves the worth of a brother . He was confident in handing the warrant to him it would lose none

of its former lustre , but would be transmitted pure and unsullied . One and all knew he had done his duty most thoroughly , and it gave him the greatest possible pleasure in placing him in the chair of K . S . _ The toast was drunk most enthusiastically . In reply , Bro . 'Turner , W . M ., stated that he could hardly find words to express his thanks for such a reception . It would be his aim to work amicably with every brother

and carry out the duties as efficiently as possible . He could not expect to perform them so perfectly as during the past year . But , at any rate , he would emulate Bro . Bromhead , and , at the end of the year , he trusted the brethren would , after succouring his weaknesses , be able to affirm that he had fully maintained the prestige of the Beaconsfield Lodge , which would be his great ambition . The W . M . next presented the toast of "The Installing

Master , " one of the best Masters the lodge had had . The brethren were proud of him . He had done such excellent work , that no wonder they most unanimously voted him the jewel which the VV . M . pinned to the breast of Bro . Bromhead with the sincere wish that he might live many years to wear it , and with the knowledge that he was most justly entitled to it . Bro . Bromhead , in reply , expressed his thanks for such a

response to the toast . He , like the W . M ., was initiated in the Beaconsfield Lodge , and had risen ' step by step to the Master ' s chair . Whatever personal exertions he had made to carry out the duties appertaining to W . M ., he was only too happy to have given the brethren satisfaction . The W . M . had spoken in highly flattering terms of him , but he had only done his duty . For the handsome jewel , he most heartily thanked the brethren , which he would wear

with the greatest gratification . He wished the W . M . a most successful year of office . The toast of " The Initiate" was duly honoured , and suitably replied to by Bro . Lefevre . "The Visitors" was cordially given and received , and replied to by Bros . Dunbar , Stone , Hooper , Cass , Dunstan , Daniels , Rice , and Lloyd . The W . M ., in presenting the toast of " The Treasurer ,

Secretary , and the Past Masters , " remarked that he had in the Treasurer and Secretary two most efficient officers , who were ever ready to give their services most cheerfully , and the Past Masters had one and all served the lodge faithfully and well . In reply , Bros . Franklin and Pinder stated they were both founders and Past Masters of the lodge , which gratified them very much , and they would continue to carry out their respective duties so long as trust was reposed in them .

In response for the Past Masters , Bro . VVildasb , P . M ., made a graceful reply , pledging himself to do his utmost for a most successful year . The toast of " The Officers " was responded to by Bro . G . Kebble , S . W . The Tyler ' s toast closed a most enjoyable evening . An excellent programme of music was arranged , under the able Organist of the lodge , Uro . H . J . Davis , assisted by Bros . Stone , Lloyd , Legg , and Jefferson Davis ( violin ) . Bro . Stanley Goddard accompanied very efficiently .

Clarendon Lodge ( No . 1769 ) . The installation meeting of this lodge was held at the Guildhall Tavern , Gresham-street , on Tuesday , the 13 th inst ., when upwards of 40 members and visitors were present , including many present and past VV . M . ' s . Amongst the visitors were Bros . Turner , W . M . 157 ; A . C . White , W . M . 141 ; Col . A . Adims , P . M . and Sec . < i K . Freeman ,, 55 ; A . E . Pndmore , C . C ., 239 O ; R . H . Barton , 3 ; and others . The formal business of the lodge having been gone through , the ceremony of installation was proceeded with ,

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and Bro . James Tollworthy was duly installed in the chair of King Solomon . The officers of thellodge were appointed as follows : Bros . W . G . Lowe , P . M ., I . P . M . ; P . Colling , wood , S . W . ; M . Schifferdecker , J . W . ; VV . Morley , P . M ., P . Z ., Treas . ; J . Cooper , P . M ., P . Z ., Hon . Sec ; J . Odell , S . D . ; W . Rolt , J . D . ; T . Kent , I . G . ; F . Wright , P . M ., D . C . ; and W . Read and H . J . Long ,

Stwds . The lodge was then closed . The brethren afterwards sat down to a recherche banquet , under the presidency of the VV . M . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts having been duly honoured , " The Health of the W . M . " was proposed in felicitous terms by the I . P . M ., Bro . VV . G . Lowe . The other toasts were "The Installing and Immediate

Past Master , " responded to by Bro . Lowe . " The Initiates and Joining Member , " responded to by Bros . Pridley , Harvey , and Callingham . "The Visitors" were represented by Bros . White , Clarke , R . H . Barton , Pridman , and Turner . " The Past Masters " and " Officers of the

Lodge , " were duly honoured , and the Tylers toast con eluded a very enjoyable evening . Music was excellently provided by a most efficient quartette—Misses Jessie Hotine , Louise Auther , and Messrs . Henry Parkin and Robt . J . Harris , with Mr . VV . Emerson as pianist .

Victoria Park Lodge ( No . 1816 ) . —The in . stallation meeting of this lodge took place on Thursday , the 25 th ult ., at the City of London Tavern , Fenchurchstreet , under the presidency of Bro . D . Meiklereid , W . M ., supported by Bros . J . T . Kinipple , P . M . ; Albert Govier , P . M . ; H . Sinclair , P . M . ; C Reeves , P . M . ; VV . B . Abrahams , P . M ., and others . The following officers were

in attendance : Bros . A . Reed , S . W ., W . M . elect ; E . Smith , ( . VV . ; C . Reeve , P . M ., Treas . ; H . Rogers , P . M ., P . Z ., Sec ; J . E . Longworth , S . D . ; J . Threshie , J . D . ; Theo . Hallett , D . C . ; M . H . W . Sherwin , Org . ; T . Cazells , I . G . ; G . Haysom , Stwd . ; and Stuart , P . M ., Tyler . Among the numerous brethren present were Bros . Hans , W . Child , W . Olvers , Colton , J . Brain , Church ,

Foster , Thompson , Dyer , Cockerell , F . Mergenthaler , J . J . Thornton , A . G . Hopkins , F . Powell , J . J . Lane , W , Gladding , C . E . Russell , J . Hirst , C . Golte , J . Bower , J . Smith , J . Corfield , P . Uyler , and others . The visitors included Bros . J . R . Fenn , 2291 ; W . Stone , 2291 ; W . A . Moss , W . M . 933 ; C . Hervey , P . M . 382 ; M , Moloney , 2504 ; H . W . Sharp , 69 ; D . M . Credel , 781 ;

J . Lowe , 1685 ; T . Bidgood , 700 ; T . hnsevel , 1421 ; T . Wakefield , 548 ; J . W . Rogers , 2332 ; J . M . Longhurst , P . M . 133 ; U . Hammond , S 13 ; John Smith , 1306 ; J , Flint , 1365 ; Tucker , 2400 ; Wilson , 7 S 1 J G . Garrod , 754 ; E . Chatterton and H . J . Chatterton , 11 S 5 ; VV . Harper , 1306 ; C Dean , S 79 ; and others . Lodge being duly opened , the minutes were read and confirmed . Bros . Child and Habland were passed , and

Bro . Church raised . Bro . H . Rogers , P . M ., P . Z ., acting as D . C , then presented Bro . A . Reed , S . W ., as a fit candidate for the chair of K . S ., and , after the formalities , was duly inducted into the chair by Bro . C Reed , P . M . The W . M . then invested the following officers : Bros . E . Smith , S . W . ; T . Threshie , J . W . ; H . Sinclair , P . M ., Treas . ; H . Rogers , P . M ., P . Z ., Sec ; J . Longworth , S . D . ;

Cowell , J . D . ; T . Hallett , I . U . j Harris , u . u . ; u . Haysom and Pillivant , Stewards ; M . H . W . Sherwin , Org . ; and J . Stewart , P . M . S 9 S , Tyler . The addresses having been delivered , the ceremony was completed . The working of the installation in the hands of Bro . Reeve , P . M ., could not fail in giving satisfaction to all ; his delivery of the ritual was impressive and dignified , and his

conduct of all points of the ceremony precise . Bro . Govier , P . M ., proposed that , as a recognition of the great services of Bro . Calver , P . M ., as Preceptor of the Victoria Park Lodge of Instruction , he should be elected as an honorary member of the lodge . On this being put to the vote , it was unanimously adopted . Other business having been transacted , the lodge was

closed , and the brethren adjourned to the banquet , which , as on all occasions at this noted hostelry , was all that could be desired . Although increased accommodation has been provided , there were few , if any , seats unoccupied , for just 100 sat down to table . After the usual loyal toasts had been duly honoured , , Bro . Meiklereid , I . P . M ., in his usual brief but decisive manner , proposed " The Health of the W . M . " the

Bro . Reed responded , thanking the I . P . M . and brethren , and expressing his pride in attaining the dignity of the chair of Victoria Park Lodge , and his desire to do everything in his power to maintain its integrity and continue its prosperity . , As Installing Officer , Bro . C . Reeves said the work 01 that afternoon had been to him a work of love . He felt no greater pleasure than in installing a brother who he was sure would adorn the lodge and add to its success , IM satisfaction of the brethren was a good reward for what he

had done . .. Among those responding to " The Past Masters , o" > : Goviee , in his genial way , referred to the growing ranks 01 Past Masters , and their willingness to do any work wltf " required . . . Bro . Rogers referred to the secure position of the loagi linancially , and , as Secretary , could only remind them occasionally that subscriptions became due at times . , The remaining toasts were honoured and duly responueu

to . During the intervals various brethren , among memneta and visitors , contributed to the harmony . Bro . Hans , wit " a cornet solo , " Close to the Threshold , " with pianolorii accompaniment by Miss Lilian Mayes . which being encorea , he gave an air from the " Lily of Killarney . " J " - „"' . ' good , L . A . M ., gave a violin solo , " Simple adieu , "X Francis Thome . Bros . Lambert , Parry , Patchin , a " others added their shares to the pleasure of the evening .

A most enjoyably spent evening was brought to a by the Tyler's toast . Strand Lodge ( No . iyS ) .-This distinguished and nourishing lod ^ e met at tne Criterion , ™ ? _ i ' the Sth inst ., when there were present : Bros . Edwin t-va < W . M . ; VV . Merrett , S . W . ; W . S . Hooper , J . W . ; VV . ; ; Stiles , P . M ., Sec ; W . Ilarbert , J . D . ; W . Rap ley , •''' E . L . Campbell , D . C ; J . N . Hare and H . Lov ^; Stwds . ; E . N . Dale , P . M . ; H . S . Foster , P . M . ; /' -J ^ son , P . M . ; C . J . Taylor , I . P . M . ; G . Milton , J- l < an p ' W . J . Mansell , G . F . Barnes , A . Eade , F . B " . ' , ! _ , Firderer , R . Love , J . Williams , J . Evans , A . ^ jy G . G . Bound , W . J . Walker , G . P . Channmg , vv . Mason , ] . R . W . Soper , J . L . Oakley , F . G . boner , vv . Hill , F . VV . Morris , L . E . Thurlow , and R . Whiting , 1 •'