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E . Newman . J . Amand , K . H . Bury , and W . Chetwin . Visitors : Bros . C . Chapman , E . Champness , and James Findlay , all of 2372 ; and VV . Anderson , and C . T . Smith , ot * 129 S . The business for the evening was the raising of Bro . W . Chetwen , the passing of Bro . Krische , and the initiation of Mr . Albert Henning , for whom a unanimous ballot was taken at the last meeting . The ceremonies were performed by the W . M . in a manner which gained for him high commendation from the brethren and visitors .
The lodge having been closed the brethren sat down to a very agreeable repast , which had been provided by Bro . Tuck , the excellent manager of the hotel . The W . M . presided with his usual ability , and , with a large programme , wisely curtailed the afterdinner speeches by setting the example of brevity . Under the direction of Bro . T . E . Newman , the lodge is acquiring a reputation for
its after-dinner entertainment , the following are items from the programme , songs , Bro . Isler , " 'Twas never So "; Bro . Harding , " The Star of Bethlehem " ; Bro . Attwater , Cleansing Fires " and "The Devout Love "; Bro . Henning , "Oh , Promise Me " and " Leaving yet Loving " : Bro . Amand , " Speed on my Bark " ; Bro . Goring , " Crossing Ihe Line "; and Bro . Newman , "The Evening Party . " Recitations by Bros . Coxon and Blinkhorn . Bro . H . Stafford Trego , AIus . Bac , Oxon ., F . R . C . O ., accompanied .
Sir Hugh Myddelton Lodge ( No . 1602 ) . —This lodge , which is the strongest and one of the most successful of the North London group , held its installation gathering at the Royal Agricultural Hall , Islington , on the Sth inst . The popularity of the retiring Alaster , Bro . Cave , jun ., and of the newly-installed occupant of the chair , Bro . Lieutenant James , was shown by a record attendance , the brethren present numbering 155 . Lodge was opened by Bros . A . J . Cave , jun ., VV . M . ; Lieut . J . G . VV . James , S . W ., W . AI . elect ; H . PickettJ . VV . ; JWestonJP . P . P . G . P .
, . , ., Aliddx ., Treas . ; J . Osborn , P . P . G . S . B . Aliddx ., Sec ; VV . Wright , P . P . G . Org . Aliddx ., Org . ; J . Greenfield , P . AI . ; G . VV . Larter , P . AI . ; C Dearing , P . M ., P . P . G . S . of W . ; Dr . Geo . Brown , P . M . ; F . C . Everitt , P . AL ; and many others . The large number of visitors included Bros . W . M . Stiles , G . Treas . ; R . Alorland , D . P . G . M . Berks ; J . T . Ritchie , P . D . G . S . B . ; the Hon . Massey Alanwaring , P . G . Stwd . ; W . T . Buck , P . P . G . S . of W . Middx . ; H . Fenton , P . P . G . S . of VV . Berks ; P . Jarvis , P . P . G . D . Jersey ; VV . A . Scurrah , P . P . G . S . of VV . Middx . ; T . HumphriesP . P . S .
, G . W . Essex ; D . Naoroji , M . P ., P . M . 1077 ; J . H . Martin , P . M . 414 ; J . W . Chapman , P . AL 1922 ; G . Alonslow , 1971 ; F . A . Baldwin , 216 S ; F . Burgoyne , 957 ; H . Vane Stow , S . D . 171 S ; Col . Tully , P . M . 171 S ; W . Robson , W . M . ; A . 1 * . Dale , P . G . Steward Essex ; J . Swinyard , 12 SS ; Capt . Nicholls , J . VV . 2228 ; C Townley , 2190 ; J . Reynolds , 1096 ; Capt . Lurcott , 19 C 4 ; H . Sprake , W . AI . S 13 ; J . 1 ) . Irvine , W . M . 192 S ; Hoggins , P . M . 1 S 91 ; T . 1 . Bird , P . P . G . S . B . Aliddx . ; H . VV . Coplestone , W . M . 70 s ; J . Potter , 1098 ; L J . Woolley , P . M . 2191 ; F . W . Spiller
. S 49 ; C . VVeeden , P . M . ; W . VV . Lee , W . M . 1897 ; and many others . The minutes having been confirmed , Bro . J . Weston , P . M ., acting D . C , presented Bro . Lieut . J . G . VV . James , P . AI . 795 , P . G . S . Berks , as W . AI . elect , and he was impressively installed into the chair by Bro . A . J . Cave , jun . The following officers were invested : Bros . A . J . Cave , jun ., LP . AL ; H . Pickett , S . W . ; G . F . Wheeler , J . VV . ; J . Weston , LP ., P . AI . 1 C 02 . 1807 . P . G . P . Aliddx .. Treas .: I . Osborn .
I ' . M . 1602 , 1 S 97 , P . P . G . Std . Br . Middx ., Sec ; H . G . Davenall , S . D . ; E . Drew , l . D . j VV . J . K . Littlewood , LG . ; W . ) . Beckett , D . C ; J . J . Franklin , A . D . C . ; VV . Wright , P . M . 1 S 97 , M . E . Z . 1602 , P . P . G . Org . Aliddx ., Org . ; W . Wiltshire , Al . VVoolf , J . Skewes , Capt . H . H . Tasker , and H . Hermann , Stewards ; and C . Shepperd , Tyler . The first duty of the VV . M ., after the investiture of the officers , was to present the I . P . M ., Bro . Cave , jun ., with a handsome Past Alaster ' s jewel and a diamond ring , as a token of the appreciation of the brethren of his year ' s work as Alaster .
Lodge was closed , and a banquet by Alessrs . Probyn and Co . was then enjoyed , the general arrangements for the comtort of the brethren being heartily appreciated by all present . The usual toasts followed , and were duly honoured . Bro . W . Al . Stiles , Grand Treasurer , on behalf of "The Grand Oflicers , " returned thanks for the magnificent manner in which the toast had been proposed and received . They all appreciated the high services rendered by the Pro Grand Alaster and Deputy
Grand Master , the latter of whom was presiding that evening at the festival of the Girls ' bchool , where they all hoped he would be supported as he deserved . He ( Bro . Stiles ) was pleased to find that representatives of the Past Grand Officers would have an opportunity of speaking , as it relieved him from that responsibility . He ought to say in that —the northern province of London—how much his position as Grand Treasurer was due to their support , and he had to thank them for standing by him for two years , and for
their support and interest in his candidature . As the W . AI . of the Clissold Lodge in the neighbourhood , he was glad to see so many old ( deads present , and to find the Sir Hugh Myddelton Lodge so happy and prosperous . Bro . Morland , Deputy Prov . G . AL Berks , also replied , and said the W . AI . had lately presided over a lodge in the Province of Berks , and as he was unable to visit that lodge during his year of office it was a great pleasure to attend that night and see him installed .
Bro . Col . J . J . Ritchie , P . D . G . S . B ., also replied . < TL u * " J" "' ' Jun- ' ' * P M said he rose f ° r " * ¦<* ¦ fi" * 51 time in his life to propose 1 The Health of the W . Master . " As they were all anxious to proceed with the capital programme he would not dilate upon the Worshipful Master ' s good qualities , for his kindness to them spoke for itself . Since Bro . lames found himself unanimously elected
as W . M . his energy had been indefatigable for their comfort and enjoyment . The VVorshipful Alaster ' s first night in the chair had attracted such a distinguished assembly that would never be forgotten by those present . He ( the I . P . AL ) asked the brethren to drink the health of the W . AI . feeling sure that at the end of his year they would all entertain the same amount of esteem towards him .
Bro . J . G . W . James , W . AL , returned thanks for the brilliant reception given him . Having a full knowledge of his own shortcomings he was afraid they had been too kind to him . He felt very deeply the honour of being W . Alaster of that lodge in which he was initiated by his dear and esteemed friend , Bro . Jobson , P . AL , Sec . During his year of office he would do nothing that would cause them to regret having elected him , and at the end he hoped to receive their acknowledements to show thev were pleased
with what he had done . He did not expect to prove as able as the I . P . M ., but would do his level best to keep up the prestige of the lodge and carry out the work of Freemasonry to the best of his ability . He felt it a great honour to be surrounded by such a distinguished company , including Grand Officers and well-known men in the neighbourhood , and he felt hc owed them a deep debt of gratitude for attending . He again thanked them sincerely , and hoped at the end of his year to have a larger circle of friends than he had at the present time .
Bro . Col . Onslow , on behalf of " The Visitors , " bore testimony to the manner in which the ceremonial was performed . I le was pleased to congratulate the W . M ., whom he had known for 10 years as a real good fellow . n . „ . ° , ; Co 1 Tull ' Martin * Prov . G . S . Berks . ; Walter Key , M . L . S . B . ; D . Naoroji , 1 ¦ . ' . ' . * * , H S rake * P * *> the Ho Massey Manwaring , W . A . Scurrah , P . M . ; and C . 1 ownley , also replied .
The W . M . then proposed "The LP . AL , " whose working of the ritual had been K . , * ;\ . ey knew the *? ood Maste " who had preceded him , but not one had eclipsed the I . P . M . Bro . Cave also took up a good list for the Girls' School . Bro . A . J . Cave , jun ., LP . AL , in response , said he had had a brilliant year of office , the success of which he owed to the members of the lodge . He was afraid he should be unable to be prescntbut had to thank his doctor for enablinghim todo so . He thanked them or the handsome present given him , and assured them that he should never have a happier year than hit term as W . AL He hoped to wear what they had given him for many years and assist in maintaining the reputation of the lodge .
in < P . . her asts were ffiven . ' . including " The Alasonic Charities , " proposed by Bro . W M . -Stiles , G . Ireas ., and replied to by the W . M .
T t 1 Alasters" and "The Treasurer and Secretary" followed , and the » yiers toast closed a successful evening which will long be remembered by the members anu visitors for the excellence of the arrangements , and heartiness of the proceedings . During dinner the band of the 3 rd Kent Royal Arsenal Artillary Band , under Conductor Anderson , discoursed sweet music . The speeches were interspersed with a pro-Kra ™™ e ° f music which reflected the highest creoit on the Organist , Bro . VV . Wright , ., J . 1 . G . Org . Ihe artistes included Miss Ethel Winn , Aliss Emily Foxcroft , Miss "hee I tobyn , and Bros . C . C'hillcy , Dyved Lewis , Alex . Tucker , and Walter Churcher .
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Fellowship Lodge ( No . 2535 ) . ~ The phenomenal success attained by this lodge in its brief existence of four months was evidenced at the regular raci'lini held at the Frascati Restaurant , Oxford-street , on the Cth inst . All the elements that ensure a successful gathering were forthcoming—a numerous ancl distinguished assemblasre of brethren : a programme of work tha " : was almost a " record , " comprising as
it did the Ihree Degrees including ancient charge , lecture in the Second Degree , and traditional history ; and last , but not least , a profuse hospitality intermingled with that " Fellowship " which is the raisin d ' etre of the lodge . The unqualified success attained is due to the excellent working and genial presidency of Bro . VV . II . Bailey , Prov . S . G . W . Staffs , VV . M , and to the indefatigable exertions of Bro . James Stephens , P . P . S . G . D ., Secretary , to whom the formation of the lodge is due .
The members present included Bros . VV . H . Bailey , Prov . S . G . W . Staff ** ., VV . M . ; ] . R . Roberts , P . M ., S . VV . ; E . Valeriani , P . M ., I . W . ; J . Stephens , P . P . S . G . D . Bucks , Sec ; VV . Thomas , P . AL , S . D . ; E . Rogers , P . G . Stwd ., | . D . ; George Everett . P . G . Treas . ; E . J . Reed , I . C ; B . Carter , D . C ; VV . II . Makine * . P . AL , and J . II . Haylor , Stwds . ; M . S . Rubinstein , Org . ; and many others . Visitors : VV . M . Stiles , G . Treas . ; R . Eve , P . G . Treas . ; J . Al . AIcLeod , Sec . R . M . I . B . ; C . Sims , P . M . SO 1 ; A . H . Scurrah , P . P . G . S . of VV .: VV . A . Scurrah , P . P . G . S . of VV . ;
J . Speller , P . P . G . D . Essex ; J . Hattersley , P . P . G . D . ; G . V . VVood , P . AI . 1 O 0 . S ; Col . F . E . Bennett . P . M . 773 ; F „ Venner . P . M . 901 ; F . Deering , LP . AL 25 S 4 ; F . L . Chandler . VV . AI . 1793 ; R . Manuel , P . M . 1196 ; T . Hastings Aliller , P . G . S . B . ; Dr . Lott , P . G . Org . ; R . A . Morgan , 16 9 ; S . Lucas , 22 >) 5 * , ] . Banker , P . M . 115 S ; C . F . Hogard , P . G . Std . Br . ; VV . " Chappie , P . M . 1428 ; VV . D . Church , P . M . 1365 ; H . J . Turner , P . M . 1 O 0 S ; C Dearing , P . P . G . S . of W . ; R . D . Cummings , P . AL 216 S ; VV . Martin , P . M . 2500 ; VV . VV . Lee , VV . AI . 1 S 07 ; and others .
Lodge was opened and the minutes confirmed . Five brethren were then , raised to the Third Degree , and four brethren passed tothe Second Degree . Messrs . II . Sams , R . W . Alorgan , G . A . Bennett , A . Schomberg , and S . F . H . Thorn , were initiated into Freemasonry , and the VV . AI . concluded his arduous labours by an impressive rendering of the Ancient Charge . The following were elected joining members . * Bros . VV . K . Sanderson , 1363 ; L . A . Bourquin , 1 S 97 ; H . Brigs , 749 ; 1 * * . H . Alawe , 227 ; andF . Morgan , P . M . 1115 . Numerous letters of regret for non-attendance were received , and lodge was closed .
Ample justice having been done to a recherche repast , the usual toast list was proceeded with . "The Queen and the Craft , " and "H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , M . W . G . M ., " were first heartily honoured , after which the VV . M . proposed " The Grand Officers , " and expressed the hope that Masonry would long continue to have palladins to do battle for it such as those Grand Officers they delighted to honour .
Bro . VV . AL Stiles , G . Treas ., briefly responded , and said he appreciated beinj ; present at a young lodge which gave such good augury for the future . The VV . AL had carried out his duties in a most able manner , and he congratulated the lodge on the successful gathering . In the presence of so many Grand Ollicers he would simply thank them for the kind way in which his name had been received and welcomed . Bro . R . Eve , P . G . Treas ., also responded .
Bro . James Stephens , P . P . S . G . D ., Sec , said he had a very grave responsibility thrust upon his shoulders , but whether they were broad enough for the occasion the brethren would judge after he had discharged the duty devolving upon him . He regretted the absence of Bro . Col . Lambert , the acting LP . AL , who would have removed the onus of this responsibility . He , however , rejoiced in the opportunity of proposing " The I lealth of the Woishipful Alaster , " and whatever he might lack in finding words necessary , they would believe he was not in the least insincere , and would appreciate his
humble efforts in the spirit intended . The brethren had already been told that the lodge was only between four and five months old , and prior to that the formation of this lodge was a pet idea of his own . To go over an old story , thc petition was kept back because of the war going on between the W . AL and himself . He was determined that Bro . Bailey should be the first VV . M ., knowing his value , and having known him for some years . He asked the brethren was he right ? They were all proud of their VV . AL , who was a glutton for work and a splendid worker . On the night of the consecration 25
guineas was voted to each of the Alasonic Institutions . He had that night to break to them , what was to many somewhat a secret , but in the course of the next two or three days that secret would be an open one , from the fact that on the following Wednesday at the Prov . Grand Lodge of Staffordshire of which the VV . AL was P . P . G . Reg ., and Prov . G . S . W ., their distinguished VV . AI . would be nominated by the province for the high position of Grand Treasurer . The
success of the lodge was due to the VV . M ., who was deserving of the recognition of the brethren , and of the very great honour of being selected by the suffrages of the Craft to the position for which he would be nominated . His past services to Alasonry and to the central Alasonic Institutions made him worthy of every honour they could give him . The brethren would rejoice in seeing their VV . AI . present , in thanking him for the interest he had taken in the lodge in the past , and in hoping it would predominate in the future , and that the success would continue .
Bro . W . H . Bailey , Prov . G . S . W . Staffs ., VV . M ., said he did not know how to thank Bro . Stephens for the more than kind manner in which he had spoken of his unworthy self , or the brethren for the cordial reception of the toast which the flatterer of flatterers had so kindly proposed . When he looked back and thought of the long and miserable correspondence carried on between the most useful and the most unsuspicious of Masons , he thought how he had been hoodwinked into taking the chair . When he saw the brethren round the table , and the lodge which had
grown so magnificently , he was doubly proud of being its lirst VV . AI . He had spoken of their Secretary as having an omniscient eye and ubiquitous presence , but when he thought of the programme of work they had gone through , he must add that he possessed a most omniterous appetite . He ( the W . M . ) was proud to do his utmost to make the lodge a success , and no effort should be wanting as long as he was in the chair to carry out that idea ot fellowship which was the watchword and motto of the brethren . He begged them to forgive all those things left undone and which would
have given him the greatest pleasure to have done . Possibly there was no lodge that had marched with such rapid strides . What they wanted was not quantity but quality , and the recruits they wanted were those whom they were proud to welcome , such as the live initiates ot the evening , the four passings and the ihe raisings . He desired to place on record that he had been supported by the oflicers and bretoren possibly as no VV . M . was supported before . With regard to that mysterious communication made by the
Secretary , he would only say that if in seeking the suffrages of the great body of brethren he should be successful he should feel proud , and if he should not be successful he should bow with the greatest pleasure and cheer with the greatest pleasure the election of one more worthy . He had to thank the visiting brethren who had honoured them by being present . Long might the lodge flourish and the members be animated with the same spirit of honest fellowship which bound them together and made their lodge united for good .
" The Visitors was next given in felicitous terms by the W . AL , and was responded to by Bros . J . M . AIcLeod , Sec . Royal Alasonic Institution for Boys ; VV . A , Scurrah , P . P . G . Supt . of Wks . ; J . Speller , P . P . G . D . ; VV . D . Church , P . M . ; J . Hattersley , P . P . G . D . ; and R . B . Cummings . " The Initiates " and other toasts were duly honoured before the Tyler ' s toast closed a very successful and enjoyable gathering .
Bro . Dr . Lott , P . G . Org ., kindly officiated at the piano , and the other items in thc musical programme were carried out by Aliss Ethel VVinn , Aliss Emily Foxcrof ** , and Bros . VV . IT . Alaking and D . Goldstein , and the Concord Part Singers , who elicited well-deserved applause for their well-balanced and highly finished rendering of several selections .
they made their way to the site of the new hospital extension and the Duchess laid the first stone amid general cheering , and received the women's and other gilts . Later in the day their Royal Highnesses were entertained at luncheon by the Corporation , after which they proceeded to Norfolk Park , where the Duchess presented the prizes won at Shoeburyness by the Sheffield Artillery Volunteers , and long service medals to other Volunteers .
THK DUKE AMI DUCHESS OI- * YORK , who during their stay werc the guests of the Dukeof Norfolk at thc Farm , Sheffield , visited the Corn Exchange , Sheffield , in company with his Grace on Saturday morning , and received addresses from the C . rporation , thc Cutlers' Company , and the Town Trustees . Subsequently the Royal visitors went to the Royal Hospital where her Royal Highness opened a new wing . Thence
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E . Newman . J . Amand , K . H . Bury , and W . Chetwin . Visitors : Bros . C . Chapman , E . Champness , and James Findlay , all of 2372 ; and VV . Anderson , and C . T . Smith , ot * 129 S . The business for the evening was the raising of Bro . W . Chetwen , the passing of Bro . Krische , and the initiation of Mr . Albert Henning , for whom a unanimous ballot was taken at the last meeting . The ceremonies were performed by the W . M . in a manner which gained for him high commendation from the brethren and visitors .
The lodge having been closed the brethren sat down to a very agreeable repast , which had been provided by Bro . Tuck , the excellent manager of the hotel . The W . M . presided with his usual ability , and , with a large programme , wisely curtailed the afterdinner speeches by setting the example of brevity . Under the direction of Bro . T . E . Newman , the lodge is acquiring a reputation for
its after-dinner entertainment , the following are items from the programme , songs , Bro . Isler , " 'Twas never So "; Bro . Harding , " The Star of Bethlehem " ; Bro . Attwater , Cleansing Fires " and "The Devout Love "; Bro . Henning , "Oh , Promise Me " and " Leaving yet Loving " : Bro . Amand , " Speed on my Bark " ; Bro . Goring , " Crossing Ihe Line "; and Bro . Newman , "The Evening Party . " Recitations by Bros . Coxon and Blinkhorn . Bro . H . Stafford Trego , AIus . Bac , Oxon ., F . R . C . O ., accompanied .
Sir Hugh Myddelton Lodge ( No . 1602 ) . —This lodge , which is the strongest and one of the most successful of the North London group , held its installation gathering at the Royal Agricultural Hall , Islington , on the Sth inst . The popularity of the retiring Alaster , Bro . Cave , jun ., and of the newly-installed occupant of the chair , Bro . Lieutenant James , was shown by a record attendance , the brethren present numbering 155 . Lodge was opened by Bros . A . J . Cave , jun ., VV . M . ; Lieut . J . G . VV . James , S . W ., W . AI . elect ; H . PickettJ . VV . ; JWestonJP . P . P . G . P .
, . , ., Aliddx ., Treas . ; J . Osborn , P . P . G . S . B . Aliddx ., Sec ; VV . Wright , P . P . G . Org . Aliddx ., Org . ; J . Greenfield , P . AI . ; G . VV . Larter , P . AI . ; C Dearing , P . M ., P . P . G . S . of W . ; Dr . Geo . Brown , P . M . ; F . C . Everitt , P . AL ; and many others . The large number of visitors included Bros . W . M . Stiles , G . Treas . ; R . Alorland , D . P . G . M . Berks ; J . T . Ritchie , P . D . G . S . B . ; the Hon . Massey Alanwaring , P . G . Stwd . ; W . T . Buck , P . P . G . S . of W . Middx . ; H . Fenton , P . P . G . S . of VV . Berks ; P . Jarvis , P . P . G . D . Jersey ; VV . A . Scurrah , P . P . G . S . of VV . Middx . ; T . HumphriesP . P . S .
, G . W . Essex ; D . Naoroji , M . P ., P . M . 1077 ; J . H . Martin , P . M . 414 ; J . W . Chapman , P . AL 1922 ; G . Alonslow , 1971 ; F . A . Baldwin , 216 S ; F . Burgoyne , 957 ; H . Vane Stow , S . D . 171 S ; Col . Tully , P . M . 171 S ; W . Robson , W . M . ; A . 1 * . Dale , P . G . Steward Essex ; J . Swinyard , 12 SS ; Capt . Nicholls , J . VV . 2228 ; C Townley , 2190 ; J . Reynolds , 1096 ; Capt . Lurcott , 19 C 4 ; H . Sprake , W . AI . S 13 ; J . 1 ) . Irvine , W . M . 192 S ; Hoggins , P . M . 1 S 91 ; T . 1 . Bird , P . P . G . S . B . Aliddx . ; H . VV . Coplestone , W . M . 70 s ; J . Potter , 1098 ; L J . Woolley , P . M . 2191 ; F . W . Spiller
. S 49 ; C . VVeeden , P . M . ; W . VV . Lee , W . M . 1897 ; and many others . The minutes having been confirmed , Bro . J . Weston , P . M ., acting D . C , presented Bro . Lieut . J . G . VV . James , P . AI . 795 , P . G . S . Berks , as W . AI . elect , and he was impressively installed into the chair by Bro . A . J . Cave , jun . The following officers were invested : Bros . A . J . Cave , jun ., LP . AL ; H . Pickett , S . W . ; G . F . Wheeler , J . VV . ; J . Weston , LP ., P . AI . 1 C 02 . 1807 . P . G . P . Aliddx .. Treas .: I . Osborn .
I ' . M . 1602 , 1 S 97 , P . P . G . Std . Br . Middx ., Sec ; H . G . Davenall , S . D . ; E . Drew , l . D . j VV . J . K . Littlewood , LG . ; W . ) . Beckett , D . C ; J . J . Franklin , A . D . C . ; VV . Wright , P . M . 1 S 97 , M . E . Z . 1602 , P . P . G . Org . Aliddx ., Org . ; W . Wiltshire , Al . VVoolf , J . Skewes , Capt . H . H . Tasker , and H . Hermann , Stewards ; and C . Shepperd , Tyler . The first duty of the VV . M ., after the investiture of the officers , was to present the I . P . M ., Bro . Cave , jun ., with a handsome Past Alaster ' s jewel and a diamond ring , as a token of the appreciation of the brethren of his year ' s work as Alaster .
Lodge was closed , and a banquet by Alessrs . Probyn and Co . was then enjoyed , the general arrangements for the comtort of the brethren being heartily appreciated by all present . The usual toasts followed , and were duly honoured . Bro . W . Al . Stiles , Grand Treasurer , on behalf of "The Grand Oflicers , " returned thanks for the magnificent manner in which the toast had been proposed and received . They all appreciated the high services rendered by the Pro Grand Alaster and Deputy
Grand Master , the latter of whom was presiding that evening at the festival of the Girls ' bchool , where they all hoped he would be supported as he deserved . He ( Bro . Stiles ) was pleased to find that representatives of the Past Grand Officers would have an opportunity of speaking , as it relieved him from that responsibility . He ought to say in that —the northern province of London—how much his position as Grand Treasurer was due to their support , and he had to thank them for standing by him for two years , and for
their support and interest in his candidature . As the W . AI . of the Clissold Lodge in the neighbourhood , he was glad to see so many old ( deads present , and to find the Sir Hugh Myddelton Lodge so happy and prosperous . Bro . Morland , Deputy Prov . G . AL Berks , also replied , and said the W . AI . had lately presided over a lodge in the Province of Berks , and as he was unable to visit that lodge during his year of office it was a great pleasure to attend that night and see him installed .
Bro . Col . J . J . Ritchie , P . D . G . S . B ., also replied . < TL u * " J" "' ' Jun- ' ' * P M said he rose f ° r " * ¦<* ¦ fi" * 51 time in his life to propose 1 The Health of the W . Master . " As they were all anxious to proceed with the capital programme he would not dilate upon the Worshipful Master ' s good qualities , for his kindness to them spoke for itself . Since Bro . lames found himself unanimously elected
as W . M . his energy had been indefatigable for their comfort and enjoyment . The VVorshipful Alaster ' s first night in the chair had attracted such a distinguished assembly that would never be forgotten by those present . He ( the I . P . AL ) asked the brethren to drink the health of the W . AI . feeling sure that at the end of his year they would all entertain the same amount of esteem towards him .
Bro . J . G . W . James , W . AL , returned thanks for the brilliant reception given him . Having a full knowledge of his own shortcomings he was afraid they had been too kind to him . He felt very deeply the honour of being W . Alaster of that lodge in which he was initiated by his dear and esteemed friend , Bro . Jobson , P . AL , Sec . During his year of office he would do nothing that would cause them to regret having elected him , and at the end he hoped to receive their acknowledements to show thev were pleased
with what he had done . He did not expect to prove as able as the I . P . M ., but would do his level best to keep up the prestige of the lodge and carry out the work of Freemasonry to the best of his ability . He felt it a great honour to be surrounded by such a distinguished company , including Grand Officers and well-known men in the neighbourhood , and he felt hc owed them a deep debt of gratitude for attending . He again thanked them sincerely , and hoped at the end of his year to have a larger circle of friends than he had at the present time .
Bro . Col . Onslow , on behalf of " The Visitors , " bore testimony to the manner in which the ceremonial was performed . I le was pleased to congratulate the W . M ., whom he had known for 10 years as a real good fellow . n . „ . ° , ; Co 1 Tull ' Martin * Prov . G . S . Berks . ; Walter Key , M . L . S . B . ; D . Naoroji , 1 ¦ . ' . ' . * * , H S rake * P * *> the Ho Massey Manwaring , W . A . Scurrah , P . M . ; and C . 1 ownley , also replied .
The W . M . then proposed "The LP . AL , " whose working of the ritual had been K . , * ;\ . ey knew the *? ood Maste " who had preceded him , but not one had eclipsed the I . P . M . Bro . Cave also took up a good list for the Girls' School . Bro . A . J . Cave , jun ., LP . AL , in response , said he had had a brilliant year of office , the success of which he owed to the members of the lodge . He was afraid he should be unable to be prescntbut had to thank his doctor for enablinghim todo so . He thanked them or the handsome present given him , and assured them that he should never have a happier year than hit term as W . AL He hoped to wear what they had given him for many years and assist in maintaining the reputation of the lodge .
in < P . . her asts were ffiven . ' . including " The Alasonic Charities , " proposed by Bro . W M . -Stiles , G . Ireas ., and replied to by the W . M .
T t 1 Alasters" and "The Treasurer and Secretary" followed , and the » yiers toast closed a successful evening which will long be remembered by the members anu visitors for the excellence of the arrangements , and heartiness of the proceedings . During dinner the band of the 3 rd Kent Royal Arsenal Artillary Band , under Conductor Anderson , discoursed sweet music . The speeches were interspersed with a pro-Kra ™™ e ° f music which reflected the highest creoit on the Organist , Bro . VV . Wright , ., J . 1 . G . Org . Ihe artistes included Miss Ethel Winn , Aliss Emily Foxcroft , Miss "hee I tobyn , and Bros . C . C'hillcy , Dyved Lewis , Alex . Tucker , and Walter Churcher .
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Fellowship Lodge ( No . 2535 ) . ~ The phenomenal success attained by this lodge in its brief existence of four months was evidenced at the regular raci'lini held at the Frascati Restaurant , Oxford-street , on the Cth inst . All the elements that ensure a successful gathering were forthcoming—a numerous ancl distinguished assemblasre of brethren : a programme of work tha " : was almost a " record , " comprising as
it did the Ihree Degrees including ancient charge , lecture in the Second Degree , and traditional history ; and last , but not least , a profuse hospitality intermingled with that " Fellowship " which is the raisin d ' etre of the lodge . The unqualified success attained is due to the excellent working and genial presidency of Bro . VV . II . Bailey , Prov . S . G . W . Staffs , VV . M , and to the indefatigable exertions of Bro . James Stephens , P . P . S . G . D ., Secretary , to whom the formation of the lodge is due .
The members present included Bros . VV . H . Bailey , Prov . S . G . W . Staff ** ., VV . M . ; ] . R . Roberts , P . M ., S . VV . ; E . Valeriani , P . M ., I . W . ; J . Stephens , P . P . S . G . D . Bucks , Sec ; VV . Thomas , P . AL , S . D . ; E . Rogers , P . G . Stwd ., | . D . ; George Everett . P . G . Treas . ; E . J . Reed , I . C ; B . Carter , D . C ; VV . II . Makine * . P . AL , and J . II . Haylor , Stwds . ; M . S . Rubinstein , Org . ; and many others . Visitors : VV . M . Stiles , G . Treas . ; R . Eve , P . G . Treas . ; J . Al . AIcLeod , Sec . R . M . I . B . ; C . Sims , P . M . SO 1 ; A . H . Scurrah , P . P . G . S . of VV .: VV . A . Scurrah , P . P . G . S . of VV . ;
J . Speller , P . P . G . D . Essex ; J . Hattersley , P . P . G . D . ; G . V . VVood , P . AI . 1 O 0 . S ; Col . F . E . Bennett . P . M . 773 ; F „ Venner . P . M . 901 ; F . Deering , LP . AL 25 S 4 ; F . L . Chandler . VV . AI . 1793 ; R . Manuel , P . M . 1196 ; T . Hastings Aliller , P . G . S . B . ; Dr . Lott , P . G . Org . ; R . A . Morgan , 16 9 ; S . Lucas , 22 >) 5 * , ] . Banker , P . M . 115 S ; C . F . Hogard , P . G . Std . Br . ; VV . " Chappie , P . M . 1428 ; VV . D . Church , P . M . 1365 ; H . J . Turner , P . M . 1 O 0 S ; C Dearing , P . P . G . S . of W . ; R . D . Cummings , P . AL 216 S ; VV . Martin , P . M . 2500 ; VV . VV . Lee , VV . AI . 1 S 07 ; and others .
Lodge was opened and the minutes confirmed . Five brethren were then , raised to the Third Degree , and four brethren passed tothe Second Degree . Messrs . II . Sams , R . W . Alorgan , G . A . Bennett , A . Schomberg , and S . F . H . Thorn , were initiated into Freemasonry , and the VV . AI . concluded his arduous labours by an impressive rendering of the Ancient Charge . The following were elected joining members . * Bros . VV . K . Sanderson , 1363 ; L . A . Bourquin , 1 S 97 ; H . Brigs , 749 ; 1 * * . H . Alawe , 227 ; andF . Morgan , P . M . 1115 . Numerous letters of regret for non-attendance were received , and lodge was closed .
Ample justice having been done to a recherche repast , the usual toast list was proceeded with . "The Queen and the Craft , " and "H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , M . W . G . M ., " were first heartily honoured , after which the VV . M . proposed " The Grand Officers , " and expressed the hope that Masonry would long continue to have palladins to do battle for it such as those Grand Officers they delighted to honour .
Bro . VV . AL Stiles , G . Treas ., briefly responded , and said he appreciated beinj ; present at a young lodge which gave such good augury for the future . The VV . AL had carried out his duties in a most able manner , and he congratulated the lodge on the successful gathering . In the presence of so many Grand Ollicers he would simply thank them for the kind way in which his name had been received and welcomed . Bro . R . Eve , P . G . Treas ., also responded .
Bro . James Stephens , P . P . S . G . D ., Sec , said he had a very grave responsibility thrust upon his shoulders , but whether they were broad enough for the occasion the brethren would judge after he had discharged the duty devolving upon him . He regretted the absence of Bro . Col . Lambert , the acting LP . AL , who would have removed the onus of this responsibility . He , however , rejoiced in the opportunity of proposing " The I lealth of the Woishipful Alaster , " and whatever he might lack in finding words necessary , they would believe he was not in the least insincere , and would appreciate his
humble efforts in the spirit intended . The brethren had already been told that the lodge was only between four and five months old , and prior to that the formation of this lodge was a pet idea of his own . To go over an old story , thc petition was kept back because of the war going on between the W . AL and himself . He was determined that Bro . Bailey should be the first VV . M ., knowing his value , and having known him for some years . He asked the brethren was he right ? They were all proud of their VV . AL , who was a glutton for work and a splendid worker . On the night of the consecration 25
guineas was voted to each of the Alasonic Institutions . He had that night to break to them , what was to many somewhat a secret , but in the course of the next two or three days that secret would be an open one , from the fact that on the following Wednesday at the Prov . Grand Lodge of Staffordshire of which the VV . AL was P . P . G . Reg ., and Prov . G . S . W ., their distinguished VV . AI . would be nominated by the province for the high position of Grand Treasurer . The
success of the lodge was due to the VV . M ., who was deserving of the recognition of the brethren , and of the very great honour of being selected by the suffrages of the Craft to the position for which he would be nominated . His past services to Alasonry and to the central Alasonic Institutions made him worthy of every honour they could give him . The brethren would rejoice in seeing their VV . AI . present , in thanking him for the interest he had taken in the lodge in the past , and in hoping it would predominate in the future , and that the success would continue .
Bro . W . H . Bailey , Prov . G . S . W . Staffs ., VV . M ., said he did not know how to thank Bro . Stephens for the more than kind manner in which he had spoken of his unworthy self , or the brethren for the cordial reception of the toast which the flatterer of flatterers had so kindly proposed . When he looked back and thought of the long and miserable correspondence carried on between the most useful and the most unsuspicious of Masons , he thought how he had been hoodwinked into taking the chair . When he saw the brethren round the table , and the lodge which had
grown so magnificently , he was doubly proud of being its lirst VV . AI . He had spoken of their Secretary as having an omniscient eye and ubiquitous presence , but when he thought of the programme of work they had gone through , he must add that he possessed a most omniterous appetite . He ( the W . M . ) was proud to do his utmost to make the lodge a success , and no effort should be wanting as long as he was in the chair to carry out that idea ot fellowship which was the watchword and motto of the brethren . He begged them to forgive all those things left undone and which would
have given him the greatest pleasure to have done . Possibly there was no lodge that had marched with such rapid strides . What they wanted was not quantity but quality , and the recruits they wanted were those whom they were proud to welcome , such as the live initiates ot the evening , the four passings and the ihe raisings . He desired to place on record that he had been supported by the oflicers and bretoren possibly as no VV . M . was supported before . With regard to that mysterious communication made by the
Secretary , he would only say that if in seeking the suffrages of the great body of brethren he should be successful he should feel proud , and if he should not be successful he should bow with the greatest pleasure and cheer with the greatest pleasure the election of one more worthy . He had to thank the visiting brethren who had honoured them by being present . Long might the lodge flourish and the members be animated with the same spirit of honest fellowship which bound them together and made their lodge united for good .
" The Visitors was next given in felicitous terms by the W . AL , and was responded to by Bros . J . M . AIcLeod , Sec . Royal Alasonic Institution for Boys ; VV . A , Scurrah , P . P . G . Supt . of Wks . ; J . Speller , P . P . G . D . ; VV . D . Church , P . M . ; J . Hattersley , P . P . G . D . ; and R . B . Cummings . " The Initiates " and other toasts were duly honoured before the Tyler ' s toast closed a very successful and enjoyable gathering .
Bro . Dr . Lott , P . G . Org ., kindly officiated at the piano , and the other items in thc musical programme were carried out by Aliss Ethel VVinn , Aliss Emily Foxcrof ** , and Bros . VV . IT . Alaking and D . Goldstein , and the Concord Part Singers , who elicited well-deserved applause for their well-balanced and highly finished rendering of several selections .
they made their way to the site of the new hospital extension and the Duchess laid the first stone amid general cheering , and received the women's and other gilts . Later in the day their Royal Highnesses were entertained at luncheon by the Corporation , after which they proceeded to Norfolk Park , where the Duchess presented the prizes won at Shoeburyness by the Sheffield Artillery Volunteers , and long service medals to other Volunteers .
THK DUKE AMI DUCHESS OI- * YORK , who during their stay werc the guests of the Dukeof Norfolk at thc Farm , Sheffield , visited the Corn Exchange , Sheffield , in company with his Grace on Saturday morning , and received addresses from the C . rporation , thc Cutlers' Company , and the Town Trustees . Subsequently the Royal visitors went to the Royal Hospital where her Royal Highness opened a new wing . Thence