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After the minutes of the preceding meeting had been confirmed , a resolution dealing with lodge refreshment was passed , and a Refreshment Committee appointed . The election of W . M . for the ensuing year resulted in the choice of Bro . R . S . Hird , a P . S . W . of the lodge , who briefly and appropriately acknowledged the compliments paid him . Past Masters' collars and jewels were presented by the W . M . to such of the P . Ms , oi the lodge as had not attained to Provincial rank , and the presentations were suitably acknowledged in each case . After " Hearty good wishes" from the visiting ItmiUpAH tl * a Irn 4 ( T * o iwac * r » l * r * ic » H .

The ladies having assembled ( at the invitation ofthe W . M . ) , they joined the brethren at dinner . On the removal of the cloth , the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured . The toast of "Our Rulers Supreme and Subordinate" was submitted by the S . W ., and acknowledged by Bro . John Niven , P . M ., Prov . G . Std . Br . " The Health of the W . M . " was proposed by Bro . Last , P . M ., P . P . G . Reg ., who congratulated Bro . FearnleyW . M ., on the happy inspiration that had induced him to

, invite the ladies to join them at dinner that evening , on the last occasion thathe would have the opportunity of presiding as W . M ., his term of office had been an important one as regards the lodge , they had had several happy gatherings during the year , and the lodge had entertained many visitors . The W . M . has been assiduous in the discharge of his duties , and had spared himself no pains to promote the welfare of the lodge and the happiness ot the brethren . The toast was received with much heartiness .

In responding , Bro . J . B . Fearnley , W . M ., thanked the brethren for the cordial manner the brethren had drank to his health . He stated that he had received the unstinted support of the officers of the lodge as well as from the brethren generally , and if he had succeeded in giving the Iodge satisfaction he was more than gratified . He was particularly pleased to see such a large gathering ( over So ) , and to be honoured with the presence of the ladies , and he hoped that alt of them would enjoy themselves . The "Visitors" was submitted by the W . M ., and responded to by Bro . Rev . Wm . Wilkinson , P . M ., P . P . G . C , W . M . elect 2069 , and Bro . S . Mortimer , P . M . 603 .

Both of them expressed the pleasure it had afforded them to be guests at the lodge on such an interesting occasion , and they expressed the opinion that it would be to _ the advantage of the Craft were the ladies to mingle with them after their lodge meetings more frequently . Bro . Hird , W . M . elect , in responding to the toast of his health , thanked the W . M . for the kindly way in which he had proposed it , and stated that he should use his best endeavours to discharge the duties devolving upon him as mister to the satisfaction of the lodge , and with the support of the P . Ms , and officers of the lodge he hoped to have a haoDv vear of office .

"The Ladies was proposed oy Bro . tsiana , reasurer , wno accoraea mem a hearty welcome . . The response was entrusted to Bro . Harrison , who stated that he felt it an honour to be the mouthpiece of the ladies on that occasion , they were pleased to have an opportunity of being present at that meeting , but it would be far more gratifying to fThBm tn h » nermitterl tn assemble with them in the hall belowwhere thev understood

they practised their mysteries ; if again invited , they would be pleased to accept , as they had passed a very pleasant evening . The Tyler ' s toast brought the proceedings to a close . Songs and recitations were contributed by Miss Harrison , Bros . Hansen , Townend , Town , Drake , and Wood , whilst Bro . Taylor delighted the company with solos on his violin .

Peace and Harmony Lodge , No . 60 . The installation meeting of this lodge was held at Freemasons' Hall , Great Queenstreet , W . C , on the 27 th ult . Among those present were Bros . A . H . Debenham , P . M . I 47 Q , P . G . Stwd ., W . M . j R . G . Barton , P . M ., P . G . S ., as S . W . ; C . Robinson , P . M : 780 , P . G . S ., P . P . G . Reg . Surrey , W . M . elect ; J . T . Chancellor , P . M ., P . G . S ., Treas . ; E . Rogers , P . M ., P . G . S ., P . P . G . D . Middx ., Sec ; Major T . C . Walls , P . M ., P . G . S ., P . G . Std . Br . Eng ., D . of C . j F . T . Slade and W . Ford , Stwds . ; H . J . Lardner , P . G . S ., I . P . M . ; H . Slade , P . G . S ., P . M . ; and Dr . W . H . Kempster , jun ., P . M . 1745 . Among the visitors was Bro . T . Simpson , P . M .

1745 . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , Bro . Rodger was passed to the Second Degree . Bro . C . Robinson having been presented , was duly installed as W . M . by the W . M ., assisted by Bro . H . J . Lardner . Among the officers appointed and invested were Bros . F . T . Slade , S . W . ; W . Ford , J . W . ; J . T . Chancellor , P . M ., Tteas . ; E . Rogers , P . M ., Sec- H . W . Freshwater , S . D . ; C . H . Jackman , J . D . ; J . H . Jacques , I . G . ; Maior | T . C . Walls , P . M ., D . of C . j H . J . " Barrett , Stwd . ; and H . Evenden , P . M ., Tyler . A gold bar was presented to

Bro . A . H . Debenham , to mark his second year ' s tenure of office . The lodge also presented him with a handsome and costly Bible , and which he in turn generously gave to the lodge . It bore the inscription : "Presented by VV . Bro . Alfred Herbert lebenham , P . G . S . to the Peace and Harmony Lodge , No . 60 , as a souvenir of his second year of office as W . M . October 27 th , 1899 . " The report of the Audit Committee was received and adopted . The resignation of Bro . W . Thomas P . M ., & c , was received with great regret . Apologies for non-attendance were received from Bros .

Dr . W . H . Kempster , P . M ., P . G . S . j J . H . Jacques , H . Hills , J . P ., P . P . G . W . Essex , and others . The lodge was then closed . An excellent banquet followed . Bro . F . T . Slade , G . Stwd ., responded on behalf of " The Grand Officers . " " The Health of the W . M . " was proposed by the I . P . M . in fluent terms . He said tbat Bro . Robinson was a Past Master of at least three lodges , and , therefore , was a brother of experience . He looked forward to a very pleasant year of office under his

genial and experienced sway . The W . M . having replied , gave "The Installing Master . " In submitting this toast he spoke of the kindness and liberal hospitality extended by Bro . Debenham to members and visitors alike . They could not but admire his thoughtfulness in presenting to the lodge a Bible , instead of accepting some personal article of value . It was not every brother who would have exhibited such self-abnegation .

The tcast having been enthusiastically drunk , the I . P . M . made a most modest speech in reply . The toast of " The Visitors " followed , and was coupled with the name of Bro . T . Simpsow , P . M ., whose genial utterances are always pleasant to hear . "Ihe Past Masters" was acknowledged by Bros . Barton , Kempster , and Lardner ; " The Treasurer and Secretary" by Bro . Rogers ; and "The Officers " by Bros . Foid , J ackson , and Barrett . The proceedings then terminated .

Derby Allcroft l-odge , No . 2168 . A large number of members and visitors—the latter numbering about 50—attended the installation meeting oi this successful lodge held at the Midland Grand Hotel , on the 9 th inst . Everything was well up to the high standard of excellence which is usual with this lodge , and a very enjoyable evening was spent . At the opening of the lodge ,

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Bro . John Nash , W . M ., was supported by Bros . Robert Gregory , S . W ., W . M . elect ; Nathan Robinson , P . M ., J . W . j Wm . Thomas , P . M ., Treas . ; R . D . Cummings , P . M ., Secj J . H . Mitchell , S . Garcia , P . M ., D . C ; Dr . Haskins , P . P . G . Org . Essex ; W . Harding , P . M . ; J . W . Dixon , P . M . ; W . Lawrence , P . M . ; and many others . Visitors : Bros . John Strachan , O . C , P . G . Reg . ; T . A . Bullock , P . G . S . B . ; R . Eve , P . G . Treas . ; C . Bullock , PX . Sec . Herts ; E . Elton Hawkins , W . M . 1 507 ; H . J . Foster , P . P . G . D . Herts ,- F . G . Lane , P . P . G . S . of W . ; J . Matthews , 504 ; R . J . Perriam , P . M . 1531 ; T . Weymouth , I . P . M . 1343 ; G . H .

Silverwood , W . M . 1343 ; R . J . Cullen , P . M . 1339 ; W . Bills , 170 S ; A . B . Butt , W . M . 753 ; James Kift , 1791 ; H . Emlyn , 134 S ; R . G . Robinson , W . M . 1531 ; C . Barralet , 2769 ; A . E . Fielder , S . D . 804 ; W . F . Watmore , 4 S 9 J F . W . White , 30 j M . F . Crooger , 30 ; J . D . Hoed , 166 S ; R . Manuel , P . M . 1196 ; W . Lcckwood , 795 ; Nathan B . Robinson , P . M . 55 ; G . H . Burns , W . M . 16 S 7 ; G . E . Redman , P . M . 123 SJ Gordon Larner , W . M . 1326 j G . A . Robinson , S . W . SSJ T . F . Bryen , 204 S ; H . Hill , P . M . 1305 ; N . Mitchell , 2265 ; 1 . Myers , S . R . Timson , P . P . G . D . ; R . Hunt , 1636 ; J . Blades , 177 ; L . Verdier , S . W . 16 S 7 ; W .

A . Brown , 73 j W . Churcher , * 2467 ; J . Josey , 1706 ; and W . W . Lee , P . M . 2381 . _ After the opening of the lodge , and the confirmation of the minutes , the principal business of the evening was at once proceeded with . Bro . R . D . Cummings , P . M ., the well-known Secretary of the lodge , took the chair , and the W . M . elect , Bro . Kobt . Gregory , having been presented by Bro . Garcia , P . M ., D . C , he was _ duly installed into the chair in the usual manner , the ceremonial being rendered full justice by such an experienced worker as the Installing Master . The sacred solo " Be thou

faithful unto death , was well rendered . The officers invested were , Bros . Nathan Robinson , P . M ., S . W . ; Dr . Wholey , P . M ., J . W . ; W . Thomas , P . M ., Treas . j R . D . Cummings , P . M ., Sec ; J . H . Mitchell , S . D . ; A . Ingram , J . D . j F . A . Baldwin , I . G . ; S . lGarcia , P . M ., D . C . j Dr . Haskins , Org . ; W . Short and E . F . James , Stewards , and R . H . Goddard , Tyler . "Hearty good wishes" were expressed , the lodge was closed , and the W . M . accompanied by his officers and the Grand Offiicers were escorted from the ilodge room in procession by the D . C .

A first-class banquet followed , and . the toast list and musical programme was proceeded with . "The Grand Officers" was proposed by Bro . Nathan Robinson , P . M ., S . W ., at the request of the W . M . He said the Grand Officers stood on such a high pinnacle that he dare not approach them , and he had therefore a subdued pleasure in I proposing the toast . He owed Bro . Eve a debt of gratitude for sitting on his immediate right when he was installed in his mother lodge some years ago , and it that brother only

poured the same kindly speech into their ears they would not easily forget it . Bro . R . Eve , P . G . Treas ., expressed his pleasure at responding and also at visiting the lodge again . The brother whose name the lodge bore was a splendid specimen of a Mason , the principles he enunciated and acted upon being such as reflected credit to himself and honour to the Craft to which they belonged . There were usually more Grand Officers present , but they had doubtless gone to the Mansion House . They all krew the freedom , the fervency and zeal of the brother who proposed the toast , for he

always would " let go the painter" and say what he thought . It was Machievalli who said that " speech was given us for the purpose of concealing our thoughts , " but if they had a few more like Bro . Nathan Robinson they would be none the worse . They had all phases of life in Grand Lodge , but they were all good men and true or they would not be in that position . There was nothing equal to Masonry , which embraced men of all colours , creeds , and feelings . Everything was combined in Masonry , religion and politics alone being excluded . They ' never interfered so long as a man acknowledged

the Great Architect . It was a splendid idea that men of various phases should meet together , drink and eat and enjoy themselves after they had done all they could for the good of Masonry in general , and Charity in particular . It was a most democratic Institution for they elected their ruler every year . Was there anything more democratic in form than the election by the universal suffrages of Masonry ? The W . M . was a despot from top to bottom , but exercised his authority with the greatest courtesy and goodwill . Although democratic , the Order was most despotic , for they placed in the

ruler the power to name all the officers except the Treasurer . The Treasurer was an honourable position , and , being a G . Treasurer , he regarded it as such , and in that capacity returned thanks . There were , doubtless , embriotic G . Officers present , for Masonry brought to the top those who desired to earn the suffrages of the Grand Master , but whether they worked at the top or the bottom they all met on the level and parted on the square . There was no supremacy , unless for form , for the purpose of working their Order . They recognised the laws of the country in which they lived ,

and , having an affectionate feeling towards the country of their birth , desired to see that country stand high , honourable , and proud before all other nations in the world . He regarded as a most important factor in the England of to-day the Masonic feeling which pervaded their body , and he trusted to always see a continuance of that feeling , not only in their own country , but in the colonies , which they hailed with so much delight . A spread of the principles of Masonry could not fail to bring about a period ot rest , quietude , and peacefulness , for much could be done by an Institution which was so splendid in its form and so beautiful in its character .

Bro . T . Bullock , P . G . S . B ., briefly replied , and expressed his thanks for the hospitable terms in which Bro . Robinson had proposed the toast , for having Bro . Eve present to answer those remarks , and to Bto . Cummings , Sec , for the opportunity of spending a delightful evening . Bro . John Nash , I . P . M ., then submitted "The W . M ., " observing that Bro . Gregory had that evening reaped the reward of his Masonic career in having b ; en installed in the chair of his mother lodge . Bro . Robt . Gregory , VV . M ., said that words failed him to express his sincere thanks for the kind manner in which the I . P . M . had proposed the toast and for the cordiality

with which it had been received . It had been his ambition ever since he was initiated in the lodge to become their VV . M ., and that ambition had now been realised . He knew his inability to perform his duties in the same manner as his predecessors had done , but he would do his best to uphold the traditions of the lodge . He hoped that with ihe assistance of the Past Masters , and the indulgence of the members , to discharge his duties so that the brethren would not regret having placed him in that position . The W . M . then gave "The Masonic Chaiities , " and announced his intention of renresentinir the lodge for the Bovs' School . He counted the name of Bra . Manuel .

P . M ., the well-known Preceptor of the Logic Club . _ Bro . Manuel , P . M ., responded , and advocated the cause of the three great Institutions . Bro . C . Bullock , Prov . G . Sec . Herts , replying for " The Visitors , " said that in due time the Herts brethren hoped to see the present w . M . in the chair of the Berkhampstead Lodge . Their little province prided itself on good work in Masonry , and the W . M . was a shining light ot the Berkhampstead Lodge , which was not one of the wjrst in the province .

Bro . Burns , W . M . 1 OS 7 , and Robinson , W . M . 1531 , also replied . The W . M . next proposed "The I . P . M ., " and presented Bro . John Nash with a Past Master ' s jewel , which was appropriately and briefly acknowledged . Bro . Mockridge , P . M ., acting J . W ., then gave " The Treasurer and Secretary , " referring to the excellent work done by Bros . Wm . Thomas , P . M ., Treas ., and R . D . Cummings , P . M ., Sec .

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